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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Unison House Near Prernatirth Derasar, Near Ratnadeep-Ii, Satellite, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad-380 015, Gujarat, India.
Other Info - MPR0015

FAQs

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet works by reducing the workload on the heart and vessels and relaxing the vessels to ensure a fluid flow of blood, easing any hypertension and effects of the same.

Do not stop taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg 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 Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet .

Hyponatremia (a term for low blood sodium levels) often results in lowering blood pressure and falls. One of the not so common side-effects of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is dizziness and lowered BP. Hence, it is best to consult your physician before taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet if you suffer from this condition.

Light-headedness could be a side-effect of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet . It occurs due to low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid unpleasant events.

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is not known to affect fertility. However, not enough literature and studies exist to ascertain the effect of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet on fertility. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Alcohol

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You are advised not to take alcohol with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet as there may be an interaction, reducing the therapeutic effects of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may be used in pregnancy only if absolutely warranted. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Caution

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness or loss of alertness, which may affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended for use in those with established liver disease. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Kidney

Caution

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe on the kidney but should be used with caution in those with renal impairment. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Children

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Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

About Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet belongs to the group of antihypertensive agents used to treat high blood pressure/hypertension and angina pectoris. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels. Angina is basically a pain in the heart and chest. 

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet contains Metoprolol succinate and Amlodipine. Metoprolol succinate works by slowing down the heart rate, thereby making it more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Together, Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet helps treat high blood pressure.

Take Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as tiredness, dizziness, headache, ankle swelling and slow heart rate. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed in case you are due to undergo any surgery or dental procedure. Avoid consuming alcohol with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet as there may be an interaction. Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet  may cause dizziness, therefore, drive only if you are alert.

Uses of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet

Hypertension, Angina pectoris

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Medicinal Benefits

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination antihypertensive medication containing Metoprolol succinate and Amlodipine. It is used primarily to treat hypertension and to relax the blood vessels for seamless flow of blood. Metoprolol succinate is a beta-blocker that eases the symptoms of hypertension by blocking catecholamines that lead to increased pressure and heart rate. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that decreases blood pressure by preventing the influx of calcium ions into cells and by enlarging and relaxing arteries. In addition, Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet also reduces the oxygen demands of the heart, relaxing the heart and blood vessels and requiring the heart to do less work.

Directions for Use

Take Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with or without food as directed by the physician. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet

  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Ankle swelling
  • Slow heart rate
  • Stomach pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rash or itch
  • Cold hands and feet

Drug Warnings

Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet should not be used in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in case of high risk or previous history of any arterial or thrombotic disorders, shock, cardiovascular health disorders, diabetes, heart failure, or any disease-causing psoriasis. Please inform your doctor in case of any history of an overactive thyroid, asthma, phaeochromocytoma (high BP due to a tumour in the adrenal glands), myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder), COPD, heart block, liver disease or renal disease. Consult your doctor before using Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed in case you are waiting to undergo any surgery or dental procedure. Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may interact with alcohol, please consult your doctor before use. Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Using Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Using Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and primidone together may lower Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Using a combination of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and enzalutamide may drastically lower Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Using Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of developing side effects like low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with tizanidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, or irregular heart rate while taking these drugs, contact the doctor immediately. Use caution while getting up from a sitting or sleeping position and avoid driving or using dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and rifampicin together may lower Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineNitisinone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and Nitisinone may increase the blood levels and effects of Nitisinone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitisinone with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you feel unwell after taking your medication, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineMitotane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet:
Using Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet and mitotane together may drastically lower Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with mitotane can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-50MGFruit juices, Fruits
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AMLODIPINE-5MG+METOPROLOL SUCCINATE-50MGFruit juices, Fruits
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amlodipine and Metoprolol with grapefruit and grapefruit juice significantly increases the metabolism of Amlodipine. Avoid taking Amlodipine and Metoprolol with grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • PROPAFENONE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
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  • VERAPAMIL
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  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • DIGITALIS

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No

Special Advise

  • In case you miss a dose of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet , take it as soon as possible. However, if it is too close to the next dose, revert to the original schedule. Do not ever take a double dose.
  • If you accidentally take an extra dose of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet , please inform your doctor immediately. Some of the common symptoms of an overdose can be low blood pressure, slow pulse rate, shortness of breath, low blood sugar, dizziness, feeling sick and blue discolouration of the skin.
  • Do not discontinue taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet abruptly or without the advice of the physician.
  • Please know that your doctor may order blood tests to check your tolerance and need of Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet .
  • Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in case of those over 80 or under 40 years of age.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit the intake of salt in your diet.
  • Cut back on foods that are high in fat and cholesterol.
  • Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods.
  • Avoid taking Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet with grapefruit juice as there may be an interaction.
  • Avoid tobacco use. Inform your doctor in case of marijuana use.
  • Dress warmly, as Mprol AM 5mg/50mg Tablet may cause cold extremities.

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