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Metoprolol Succinate (12.5mg)
Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL 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.
Tablet XL
Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL 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.
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. Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds, dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL 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.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack. Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL 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.
The time it takes for Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. The full effect usually appears within a week. If you do not feel any difference while taking Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL is generally safe when taken as prescribed by your doctor. However, stopping the medication suddenly can lead to a sudden increase in heart rate and may affect its activity, potentially posing risks for patients with pre-existing heart conditions or history of heart attacks. Therefore, do not abruptly discontinue the medication and follow your doctor's instructions regarding duration of treatment.
Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL belongs to the beta-blocker class of medication. While its effect on sleep varies among individuals, some patients report changes in their sleep patterns and experience disturbed sleep after taking this medication. On the other hand, it has been found to promote better sleep in people with elevated heart rate and anxiety by calming the heart and nerves. If you have any persistent sleep disturbances, consult your doctor for appropriate advice.
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Velol 12.5mg Tablet XL. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.