Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cognitive Life Sciences Ltd
Active Ingredient	Metoprolol Succinate (25mg) + Ramipril (2.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	418

FAQ

What if you forget to take Metoheal R Tablet XL?

If you miss a dose of Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL Reviews

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

It is advised to take Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL Works

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL is a combination of two medicines: Metoprolol and ramipril which lower blood pressure effectively. Metoprolol is a beta blocker which works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body. Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor which reduces stress on the heart and relaxes blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly.

How to Use Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL

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. Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result, your blood pressure is lowered and this helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Uses of Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medication.
You have been prescribed Metoheal R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet XL for the treatment of high blood pressure.