Uses of Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Met XL 12.5mg Tablet 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 Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Dosage of Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Overdose of Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
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 Met XL 12.5mg Tablet
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.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.