Uses of Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Metocard XL 25mg 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 Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Precautions while taking Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Dosage of Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Overdose of Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Onset of Action of Metocard XL 25mg Tablet
Duration of Action of Metocard XL 25mg 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 Metocard XL 25mg 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.
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.