Metocard
Metocard Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia
About Metocard Products
Uses of Metocard Products
Metoprolol Succinate is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, heart attack and migraine.
Metocard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Metocard are Dizziness, Slow heart rate, Rash, Diarrhea, Tiredness, Shortness of breath.
How Metocard Products work
Metoprolol Succinate 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 around the body.
Patient Concerns about Metocard Products
Frequently asked questions about Metocard Products
Frequently asked questions about Metoprolol Succinate
Q. How long does METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER take to work?
The time taken by METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER to start working varies from person to person. Usually, METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within a span of 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER dangerous?
METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Q. Does METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER help you sleep better?
METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.
Q. Can I take alcohol after taking METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking METOCARD 50 MG TABLET ER. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.