High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Medicinal Benefits:

Metolar 100 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits). Metolar 100 Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future.

FAQs

How does Metolar 100 Tablet work?

Metolar 100 Tablet helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

What happens when the blood pressure is high?

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Metolar 100 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Can I stop taking Metolar 100 Tablet on my own?

Do not stop taking Metolar 100 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metolar 100 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Metolar 100 Tablet .

I have hyperthyroidism, can I take Metolar 100 Tablet ?

Consult your doctor before taking Metolar 100 Tablet if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).

Is it safe to take anti-diabetic medicines along with Metolar 100 Tablet ?

Consult your doctor before taking Metolar 100 Tablet with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metolar 100 Tablet is advised.

Will I need to stop taking Metolar 100 Tablet before surgery?

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metolar 100 Tablet 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking Metolar 100 Tablet .

Can I take multivitamins with Metolar 100 Tablet ?

Taking Metolar 100 Tablet along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metolar 100 Tablet . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metolar 100 Tablet with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.