Intramet 50mg Tablet XR
Manufacturer
Intra Labs India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Metoprolol Succinate (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It also helps prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Dosage Form
Tablet XR
Introduction
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It is used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and irregular heart rhythms. It also helps prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke. It is available in the form of a tablet XR.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Intramet 50mg Tablet XR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Intramet 50mg Tablet XR with high-fat meals.
How it works
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Quick Tips
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Intramet 50mg Tablet XR should be taken once a day regularly at the same time. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack. It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Intramet 50mg Tablet XR take to work?
The time taken by Intramet 50mg Tablet XR to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Intramet 50mg Tablet XR starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Intramet 50mg Tablet XR, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Is taking Intramet 50mg Tablet XR dangerous?
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. However, abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to an increase in heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and even lead to a heart attack in some patients. Therefore, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Does Intramet 50mg Tablet XR help you sleep better?
Intramet 50mg Tablet XR belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. While its effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in some patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.
Can I take alcohol after taking Intramet 50mg Tablet XR?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Intramet 50mg Tablet XR. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
