Uses of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Metolar XR 50mg Capsule is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):

Hypertension, Heart Attacks, Kidney Problems, Chest Pain, Improve Survival after a Heart Attack

Side effects of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Precautions while taking Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Dosage of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Overdose of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Onset of Action of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Duration of Action of Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

Precautions & Warnings

Alcohol

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Pregnancy

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Breastfeeding

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Driving

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Kidney

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Liver

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All substitutes for Metolar XR 50mg Capsule

For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.

Interactions

Drug :- Amiodarone: May increase bradycardic effects. Monitor therapy.

Barbiturates: May reduce metoprolol effect. Monitor therapy.

Calcium channel blockers: May increase hypotensive effects. Monitor therapy.

Cardiac glycosides: May cause excessive bradycardia and increased depressant effect on myocardium. Use together cautiously.

Catecholamine-depleting drugs (MAO inhibitors, reserpine): May have additive effect. Monitor patient for hypotension and bradycardia.

Fluoxetine, paroxetine, propafenone, quinidine: May increase metoprolol level. Monitor vital signs.

Hydralazine: May increase levels and effects of both drugs. Monitor patient closely. May need to adjust dosage.

I.V. lidocaine: May reduce hepatic metabolism of lidocaine, increasing risk of toxicity. Give bolus doses of lidocaine at a slower rate, and monitor lidocaine level closely.

Terbutaline: May antagonize bronchodilatory effects of terbutaline. Monitor patient.

Verapamil: May increase effects of both drugs. Monitor cardiac function closely, and decrease dosages as needed.

Herb :- Ma huang: May decrease antihypertensive effects. Discourage use together.

Sonu Kumar is a registered pharmacist with Bihar State Pharmacy Council with over 6 months experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.

Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.