Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Bi-Cure Remedies |
Active Ingredient | Metoprolol Succinate (47.5mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Alcohol & phenols |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | Beta blocker- Cardioselective |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 578 |
FAQ
Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet Reviews
Bitoprol 50 XL may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency will depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms if you stop taking it your condition may worsen.
The main side effects of Bitoprol 50 XL are tireness, headache, depression, diarrhea, rash, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
How Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet Works
How to Use Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet
Benefits of Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet
- In Treatment of Arrhythmia: Bitoprol 50 XL is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
- In Prevention of Migraine: Bitoprol 50 XL helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Bitoprol 50 XL belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. Bitoprol 50 XL works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps it to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and 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.
- In Prevention of Heart attack: Bitoprol 50 XL helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. 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.
- In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Bitoprol 50 XL relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
Uses of Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet
- Treatment of Arrhythmia
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Prevention of Migraine
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Bitoprol 50 XL Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking Bitoprol 50 XL suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Bitoprol 50 XL lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
- It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Bitoprol 50 XL should be taken once a day regularly at the same time.
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