Pregnancy interaction:
Metromax -XL 50mg 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:
Metromax 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 Metromax 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:
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. Metromax -XL 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Metromax -XL 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works:
Metromax -XL 50mg 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 Metromax safe? : Metromax is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Metromax a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker? : Metromax belongs to the class of beta-blocker drug. It is not a diuretic, statin, MAOI, ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker|Can I take Metromax with vitamins? : Metromax 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 Metromax cause anxiety? : Metromax does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Metromax as it may require further investigation and management.|Does Metromax cause diarrhea? : Metromax can cause diarrhea, although rarely. Please consult your doctor as this could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Metromax contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Metromax does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen). Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Can I take Metromax with alprazolam? : Metromax 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 Metromax for anxiety? : Metromax is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. |Is Metromax an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor? : Metromax is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metromax a diuretic? : Metromax is not a diuretic. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Does Metromax cause erectile dysfunction? : Metromax can rarely cause erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction with Metromax as you may need a change in the dose of your medicine or an alternative medicine may be given.|Does Metromax have a diuretic in it? : Metromax does not have diuretic in it. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Can I take Metromax with grapefruit juice? : It is fine to take grapefruit juice with Metromax. There are no known interactions between them. Please consult your doctor before taking Metromax with grapefruit juice.|Is Metromax a blood thinner? : Metromax is not a blood thinner. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metromax a statin? : Metromax is not a statin. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. |Is Metromax a vasodilator? : Metromax is not a vasodilator. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.|Does Metromax cause hair loss? : Metromax can cause hair loss, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Metromax.|Does Metromax cause insomnia? : Metromax can cause insomnia, although rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience insomnia or other sleep problems while taking Metromax.|Can I take Metromax with ibuprofen? : Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Metromax. 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 Metromax with birth control? : Metromax 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 Metromax a controlled substance? : Metromax is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Metromax belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor. |Does Metromax cause weight gain? : Metromax can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Metromax as it this could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.|Does Metromax cause constipation? : Use of Metromax 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.
