Product introduction
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It makes you lose excess water through urine, hence try to take it at day time or 4 hours before bedtime to avoid frequent urination at night. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, and dizziness are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. This medicine should be used along with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise and smoking cessation for best results. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to overcome mouth dryness and extreme thirst.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have liver or kidney problems. 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.
Uses of Meto 3D Tablet ER
Side effects of Meto 3D 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 Meto 3D
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
- Numbness of extremity
- Increased blood lipid level
- Slow heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Meto 3D 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. Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Meto 3D Tablet ER works
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate, while Telmisartan is a calcium channel blocker which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin to further relax blood vessels.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER is not recommended in these patients.
Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Meto 3D Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Meto 3D 12.5mg/50mg/40mg Tablet ER suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient concerns
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Manufacturing of cadrace meto 2.5 mg was stopped, so I need alternative tablets
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Can take ramipril n metoprolol separately
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
Hypertension blood pressure pro
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Bp any medicine u taking
Sir I have very hipertentions problem ,virtigo,I take meto prolal tablate from 5 years . Sir I stop that tablat ? Or no ?
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
If along with tablet your Bp stays normal then start taking Hyoertensonil tablet 2 twice ,,,after 20 days again monitoer your if it starts balauidancencing then slowly taper off of medicine can be done, but under some doctor g
Hi.sir i have bp last 5 years i take medicine meto prolal sucnniteand amlodipine 50/5 now days i go to cheak my bp rate 180/130 please prescribed good medicine thanks
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Need to find cause for such bp at ur age consult physician near u for proper examination and blood work up
I have Miteral Valve Prolapse. I have been prescribed Cardace meto 5 which is out of stock now. What is it's substitute. 5
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
U can have cardace n metoprolol separately
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