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About Metolar XR-25 Capsule

Metolar XR-25 Capsule 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). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, Metolar XR-25 Capsule may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). 

Metolar XR-25 Capsule contains 'Metoprolol', which 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. 

Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, Metolar XR-25 Capsule may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metolar XR-25 Capsule is not recommended for use in children. Metolar XR-25 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metolar XR-25 Capsule . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of Metolar XR-25 Capsule

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

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Oral liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Key Benefits

Metolar XR-25 Capsule 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 XR-25 Capsule  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. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you are allergic to Metolar XR-25 Capsule or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Metolar XR-25 Capsule is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Metolar XR-25 Capsule may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Metolar XR-25 Capsule together may lower blood pressure and slower heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Metolar XR-25 Capsule, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, or dizziness, contact a doctor. You are advised to maintain your blood pressure. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Co-administration of Verapamil with Metolar XR-25 Capsule together may lead to increased risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Metolar XR-25 Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Taking Metoprolol with Diltiazem together may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metolar XR-25 Capsule with Diltiazem can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - fatigue, headache, fainting, swollen hands and feet, weight gain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. It's important to maintain your blood pressure regularly. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule with Disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Metolar XR-25 Capsule with Disopyramide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any of these signs - feeling dizzy, having a racing heart, or a heartbeat that's too slow or too fast - contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
When Metoprolol is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Metolar XR-25 Capsule and Saquinavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule with Theophylline could make Metolar XR-25 Capsule less effective and increase the side effects of theophylline

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule and theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Taking Metoprolol with Ceritinib together can slow down the heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Metolar XR-25 Capsule and Ceritinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Taking Atazanavir with Metolar XR-25 Capsule together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule and Atazanavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Metolar XR-25 Capsule:
Co-administration of Aminophylline with Metoprolol could increase the effects of Aminophylline and decrease the effects of Metoprolol.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Metoprolol can cause an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

Side Effects of Metolar XR-25 Capsule

  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

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FAQs

Metolar XR-25 Capsule helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

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 XR-25 Capsule are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule 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 XR-25 Capsule .

Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule 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).

Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule 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 XR-25 Capsule .

Taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of Metolar XR-25 Capsule . Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take Metolar XR-25 Capsule with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIMETIDINE
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • CYCLOPROPANE
  • TEMAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • TERBINAFINE
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • LIDOCAINE

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
  • If you are due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Normal blood pressure lies between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Metolar XR-25 Capsule . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Metolar XR-25 Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Metolar XR-25 Capsule may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Metolar XR-25 Capsule may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking Metolar XR-25 Capsule if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Metolar XR-25 Capsule is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

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