Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. As a result your blood pressure is lowered and this 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.

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 R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure. By lowering the blood pressure it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine also improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.It is advised to take Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. 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.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea dry cough headache weakness  decreased blood pressure and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid potassium rich food and supplements while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure  blood sugar level kidney functioning urea or electrolytes level during the treatment.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.

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 R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet 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 feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg 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 <p> Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg 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.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Nausea | Taste change | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Constipation | Cough | Dizziness | Weakness | Headache | Cold extremities | Slow heart rate | Numbness of extremity | Increased potassium level in blood | Decreased blood pressure