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Metocard H 25 Tablet ER


Product introduction

Metocard H 25 Tablet ER is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

Metocard H 25 Tablet ER is taken with or without food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. 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.

Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

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. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level and the levels of salts such as potassium or magnesium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Metocard H Tablet ER

Benefits of Metocard H Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Metocard H 25 Tablet ER works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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.

Side effects of Metocard H 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 Metocard H

  • Fatigue
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Metocard H 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. Metocard H 25 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Metocard H Tablet ER works

Metocard H 25 Tablet ER is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Hydrochlorothiazide. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metocard H 25 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metocard H 25 Tablet ER 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
Metocard H 25 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
Metocard H 25 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metocard H 25 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metocard H 25 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metocard H 25 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Metocard H 25 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metocard H 25 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metocard H Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Metocard H 25 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

  • It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not stop taking Metocard H 25 Tablet ER suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • 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're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Metocard H 25 Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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Sir I have high blood pressure around 150/110.i am using metocard am and telma h 80 .is it suitable for me?
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Seems fine hows your kidney function
Blood pressure 154/94 pulse 90 Dr. Prescribed metocard xl 50
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
how r you after medicine
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References

  1. Medscape. Metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Metoprolol succinate extended release/hydrochlorothiazide. Wilmington, Delaware: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2011. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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