MET XL NT TABLET
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Product introduction
MET XL NT TABLET is a combination of two medicines used for hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.
MET XL NT TABLET can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day to get the most benefits. 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.
Rash, slow heart rate, headache and shortness of breath are some common side effects of this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, hence avoid driving or any attention seeking activity while taking this medicine. It is advised to avoid the intake of erectile dysfunction medicine such as sildenafil, tadalafil together with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You might be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
MET XL NT TABLET can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day to get the most benefits. 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.
Rash, slow heart rate, headache and shortness of breath are some common side effects of this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, hence avoid driving or any attention seeking activity while taking this medicine. It is advised to avoid the intake of erectile dysfunction medicine such as sildenafil, tadalafil together with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You might be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
Uses of Met XL NT Tablet ER
Benefits of Met XL NT Tablet ER
In Angina (heart-related chest pain)
MET XL NT TABLET 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.
In Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. MET XL NT TABLET makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Side effects of Met XL NT 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 Met XL NT
- Rash
- Slow heart rate
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Depression
- Breathlessness
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Met XL NT 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. MET XL NT TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Met XL NT Tablet ER works
MET XL NT TABLET is a combination of two medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Isosorbide Mononitrate. Metoprolol Succinate is a nitrate which relaxes the blood vessels and decreases the oxygen demand of the heart. Isosorbide Mononitrate 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 throughout the body. Together, they improve symptoms of angina (chest pain) and heart failure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking MET XL NT TABLET may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
MET XL NT TABLET 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MET XL NT TABLET 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
MET XL NT TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MET XL NT TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of MET XL NT TABLET is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
MET XL NT TABLET is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MET XL NT TABLET may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Met XL NT Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of MET XL NT TABLET, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- MET XL NT TABLET is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke. It also helps prevent heart-related chest pain.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with MET XL NT TABLET, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Lifestyle changes like low-sodium, fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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