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

Medicinal Benefits:

Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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). Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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 Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's work?

Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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 Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Can I stop taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's on my own?

Do not stop taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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 Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's.

I have hyperthyroidism, can I take Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's?

Consult your doctor before taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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 Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's?

Consult your doctor before taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's is advised.

Will I need to stop taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's before surgery?

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's 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 Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's.

Can I take multivitamins with Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's?

Taking Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2hours between both. However, you are advised to take Sel XL-50 Tablet 15's with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.