Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER 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 Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER 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.
Uses of Embeta-R Tablet ER
Benefits of Embeta-R Tablet ER
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER 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.
Side effects of Embeta-R Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Embeta-R
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Cold extremities
- Slow heart rate
- Numbness of extremity
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Embeta-R Tablet ER
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. Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
How Embeta-R Tablet ER works
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER 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
Embeta-R 5 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Embeta-R Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER
₹30.4/Tablet ER
Cardace Meto 5 Tablet ER
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹36.2/tablet er
19% costlier
Prolomet R 50 Tablet ER
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹29.6/tablet er
3% cheaper
Ace Revelol 50/5 Tablet ER
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
₹34.2/tablet er
13% costlier
Starpress R XL 50 Tablet
Lupin Ltd
₹37.1/tablet er
22% costlier
Ramistar-M XL 50 Tablet
Lupin Ltd
₹37.2/tablet er
22% costlier
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- 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 take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Embeta-R Tablet ER for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Poor
17%
Excellent
17%
What were the side-effects while using Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER?
Constipation
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Taste change
25%
Nausea
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Embeta-R Tablet ER?
With food
100%
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Metoprolol succinate. Södertälje, Sweden: AstraZeneca AB; 1992 [revised 2010]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ramipril. New York, New York: Pfizer, Inc.; 1991 [revised Sep. 2013]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ramipril & Metoprolol Succinate ER. Verna, Goa: Sanofi India Limited; 2021. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Embeta-R 5 Tablet ER. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
80 people bought this recently₹273.6₹306.75Get 11% OFF
₹246.24+ free shipping with
Inclusive of all taxes
This offer price is valid on orders above ₹2000. Apply coupon HEALTHALL on the cart. Max. coupon discount is ₹400. T&C apply.
1 Strip
10.0 tablet er in 1 strip
Cash on delivery available
Get it delivered in 30 mins
Delivering to:
122019, Gurgaon
Additional offers
Tata Pay Later: Get up to Rs. 500 Neu coins for every transaction on Tata 1mg above Rs. 200 from 1st to 31st Dec'24 using Tata Pay Later.
Show more 