Metokan
Metokan Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia
About Metokan Products
Uses of Metokan Products
Metoprolol Succinate is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, heart attack and migraine.
Metokan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Metokan are Dizziness, Slow heart rate, Rash, Diarrhea, Tiredness, Shortness of breath.
How Metokan 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 Metokan Products
Frequently asked questions about Metokan Products
Frequently asked questions about Metoprolol Succinate
Q. How long does Metokan 25mg Tablet XL take to work?
The time taken by Metokan 25mg Tablet XL to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Metokan 25mg Tablet XL 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 Metokan 25mg Tablet XL, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking Metokan 25mg Tablet XL dangerous?
Metokan 25mg Tablet XL 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 Metokan 25mg Tablet XL help you sleep better?
Metokan 25mg Tablet XL 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 Metokan 25mg Tablet XL?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Metokan 25mg Tablet XL. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.