METORATE 50
Tablet
Dose Type
Metoprolol Tartarate 50mg
Generic Name
CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
METORATE 50 is brand name of Metoprolol Tartarate 50mg. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain) and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent migraine, future heart attacks and stroke.
Therapeutic Class
Beta blockers
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Metoprolol is a beta 1-selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Uses
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Angina (heart-related chest pain)
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Arrhythmia
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Prevention of Heart attack
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Prevention of Migraine
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.
- Avoid this tablet with high-fat meals such as dark chocolate, butter and meat.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly as it can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic.