Metoprolol

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Introduction #

Generic name: Metoprolol

Brand names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL

Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers

Uses #

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Treatment of Arrhythmia

Prevention of Heart attack

Prevention of Migraine

BENEFITS OF PROLOMET TABLET ER

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. Prolomet XL 25 Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps it to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

In Treatment of Arrhythmia

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Prevention of Migraine

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Directions for use #

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prolomet XL 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Prolomet XL 25 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How it works? #

Prolomet XL 25 Tablet is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Side effects #

Metoprolol may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Very slow heartbeats

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

• Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain

• Cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Common side effects of metoprolol may include:

• Dizziness

• Tired feeling

• Depression

• Confusion

• Memory problems

• Nightmares

• Trouble sleeping

• Diarrhea

• Mild itching or rash.

Warnings #

You should not use metoprolol if you have a serious heart problem (heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate), severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or a history of slow heart beats that caused fainting.