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

Medicinal Benefits:

Metvio 50mg Tablet CR 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). Metvio 50mg Tablet CR helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers 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 Metvio 50mg Tablet CR work?

Metvio 50mg Tablet CR 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, kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Metvio 50mg Tablet CR are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Can I stop taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR on my own?

Do not stop taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR 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 Metvio 50mg Tablet CR.

I have hyperthyroidism, can I take Metvio 50mg Tablet CR?

Consult your doctor before taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR 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 Metvio 50mg Tablet CR?

Consult your doctor before taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR is advised.

Will I need to stop taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR before surgery?

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR 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 Metvio 50mg Tablet CR.

Can I take multivitamins with Metvio 50mg Tablet CR?

Taking Metvio 50mg Tablet CR along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metvio 50mg Tablet CR. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metvio 50mg Tablet CR with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.