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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET, Pack of 10 TABLETS
BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

METOPROLOL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Medicure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1 1 528 Ground Floor, Mohan Nagar Kothapet, Saroornagar Mandal R R Dist, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana,9866432144, 500035
Other Info - BET0229

Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:50 PM IST

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FAQs

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Thereby, lowers blood pressure.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET.

Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) as it might mask the symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).

Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET with anti-diabetic medicines as it might mask the signs of low blood sugar. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET is advised.

Your doctor may probably ask you to stop taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET 24hours prior to the surgery, as it might lower blood pressure when combined with general anaesthesia. If you are due to have any surgery or are receiving an anaesthetic, inform the doctor that you are taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET.

Taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET along with multivitamin/multimineral supplements may decrease the effect of BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET. Therefore, maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both. However, you are advised to take BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET with other medicines only after consulting your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Caution

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET is not recommended in children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/metoprolol.html
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/metoprolol/
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5816.pdf
  4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2006/019962s032lbl.pdf

About BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). 

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET contains 'Metoprolol', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. In some cases, BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Uses of BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), heart attack (myocardial infarction).

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Medicinal Benefits

BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches and tremors (fits).  BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET

  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not take BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you are allergic to BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MetoprololTizanidine
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MetoprololDiltiazem
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MetoprololTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Tizanidine may reduce the efficiency of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet with Diltiazem can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Diltiazem, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololElvitegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Taking elvitegravir may increase the metabolism of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet can be taken with Elvitegravir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to your doctor.
MetoprololAcebutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Acebutolol with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet can cause abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Acebutolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Combine use of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet with Disopyramide may increase the effectiveness of Disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet can be taken with Disopyramide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fainting, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet with Verapamil may lead to increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there may be an interaction, Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet can be taken with Verapamil if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a prescriber if you experience fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
MetoprololSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Using Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Saquinavir can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possible interaction between Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Saquinavir, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Aminophylline with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet together can make Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet may lead to an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MetoprololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet may lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MetoprololArtemether
Severe
How does the drug interact with Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet:
Both Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Artemether may increase the blood levels and effects of Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Beta Met Xl 100mg Tablet and Artemether together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
  • If you are due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking BETA MET XL 100MG TABLET.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

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