Metocon 50mg Tablet ER
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Metoprolol Succinate (50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Orchis Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER 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. Metocon 50mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER 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.
How long does Metocon 50mg Tablet ER take to work?
The time taken by Metocon 50mg Tablet ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Metocon 50mg Tablet ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. The onset of effect is gradual, and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of one week. If you do not feel any difference while taking Metocon 50mg Tablet ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for an extended period.
Is taking Metocon 50mg Tablet ER dangerous?
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER is generally safe when taken as prescribed by a healthcare professional. Abruptly stopping the medication can lead to an abrupt increase in heart rate and affect cardiac function, which may be harmful for individuals with pre-existing heart conditions or those experiencing heart failure. It's crucial not to discontinue the medication suddenly. Consult your doctor if you experience any significant adverse effects.
Does Metocon 50mg Tablet ER help you sleep better?
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER belongs to the beta-blocker class of medications. While its effect on sleep varies from person to person, these medicines have been associated with altering sleep patterns and causing disturbed sleep in some individuals. However, they are also believed to promote better sleep in those with high heart rate or anxiety due to their ability to calm down the heart and nerves. Consult your doctor if you experience persistent sleep disturbances.
Can I take alcohol after taking Metocon 50mg Tablet ER?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Metocon 50mg Tablet ER. Alcohol may intensify the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medication and lead to hypotension (low blood pressure).
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. Metocon 50mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Metocon 50mg Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.
- Metocon 50mg Tablet ER lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Metocon 50mg Tablet ER 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 (chest pain caused by heart disease).
- Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metocon 50mg Tablet ER.
Breastfeed
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Metocon 50mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
