Uses / Indications:
Metpure -XL 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina), heart failure and high blood pressure.
Pregnancy interaction:
Metpure -XL 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Metpure helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Metpure suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness.
How to use:
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Metpure -XL 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Metpure -XL 25mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works:
Metpure -XL 25mg Tablet is a 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.
Faq for medicine:
What is the difference between Metoprolol Succinate And Metoprolol Tartrate? : Metoprolol succinate is an extended-release form of metoprolol. This means it is released into your body slowly and only needs to be taken once a day. Metoprolol tartrate, on the other hand, is available as an immediate-release tablet. It doesn’t stay in your body as long as metoprolol succinate does. Hence, multiple doses in a day may be required.|Is Metpure safe? : Metpure is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Metpure a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker? : Metpure belongs to the class of beta-blocker drug. It is not a diuretic, statin, MAOI, ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker|Can I take Metpure with vitamins? : Metpure can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Metpure cause anxiety? : Metpure does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Metpure as it may require further investigation and management.|Does Metpure cause diarrhea? : Metpure can cause diarrhea, although rarely. Please consult your doctor as this could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Metpure contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Metpure does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen). Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Can I take Metpure with alprazolam? : Metpure can be taken with alprazolam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Metpure for anxiety? : Metpure is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. |Is Metpure an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor? : Metpure is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metpure a diuretic? : Metpure is not a diuretic. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Does Metpure cause erectile dysfunction? : Metpure can rarely cause erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction with Metpure as you may need a change in the dose of your medicine or an alternative medicine may be given.|Does Metpure have a diuretic in it? : Metpure does not have diuretic in it. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Can I take Metpure with grapefruit juice? : It is fine to take grapefruit juice with Metpure. There are no known interactions between them. Please consult your doctor before taking Metpure with grapefruit juice.|Is Metpure a blood thinner? : Metpure is not a blood thinner. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metpure a statin? : Metpure is not a statin. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metpure a vasodilator? : Metpure is not a vasodilator. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Does Metpure cause hair loss? : Metpure can cause hair loss, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Metpure.|Does Metpure cause insomnia? : Metpure can cause insomnia, although rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience insomnia or other sleep problems while taking Metpure.|Can I take Metpure with ibuprofen? : Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Metpure. Talk to your doctor if you have to take both the medicines together as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.|Can I take Metpure with birth control? : Metpure can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Is Metpure a controlled substance? : Metpure is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Metpure belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor. |Does Metpure cause weight gain? : Metpure can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Metpure as it this could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.|Does Metpure cause constipation? : Use of Metpure is seen to be associated with constipation. Other common side effects associated with its use are nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathlessness and slow heart rate.
Medicine interaction:
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