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