Metolar 25 Mg

Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)

What Is The Generic Name For Metolar 25 Mg?

Metoprolol Tartrate is the generic version for Metolar 25 mg

Which US Brand is Equivalent To Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

• Toprol XR

About Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)

Metolar 25 mg contains an active ingredient, Metoprolol Tartrate, which is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia and Chest Pain (Angina) and Heart Attack and available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Metolar 25 mg. 

Strength:

Metolar 25 mg contains an active ingredient, Metoprolol Tartrate, 25 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

Metolar 25 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Hypertension
• Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)
• Heart Attack
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Hyperthyroidism
• Migraine Prevention

How Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate) Works?

Metolar 25 mg has an active ingredient, Metoprolol Tartrate, a beta-blocker that works specifically on the heart. It basically reduces the heart rate and relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow to the organ.

Before You Use Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate):

• Make sure that:
• You are not allergic to Metoprolol Tartrate
• You do not take alcohol
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Metolar 25 Mg?

• You should avoid taking alcohol
• You should avoid driving as it may cause Dizziness
• You should avoid Multivitamins while taking Metoprolol tartrate
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

You should not take Metolar if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Ailments
• Have slow Heart Beats or Irregular Heartbeats
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy To The Tablet
• Have Diabetes
• Have other Heart Complications
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding
• Always talk to your doctor if your heart conditions (Palpitation, Faster Heart Beats, etc) persist even after treatment.

Dosage:

Metolar 25 mg contains an active ingredient, Metoprolol Tartrate, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension, Chest Pain and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Avoid high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter, and meat while taking Metolar 25 mg. If there is a necessity to take minerals or vitamins, then take them 2 hrs prior or after taking the tablet.

Adults are advised to take Metolar 25 mg at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate) to Be Used?

Metolar 25 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Metolar 25 mg.

How To Take The Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

Metolar 25 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

You are always advised to take Metolar 25 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended. It generally takes 1-2 weeks to show its effects.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Metolar 25 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Metolar 25 Mg (Metoprolol Tartrate)?

• Stomach Pain
• Fatigue
• Dizziness/Lightheadedness
• Chest pain and Discomfort
• Constipation/Diarrhea
• Decreased blood pressure
• Blurred vision
• Slow heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Skin Rashes

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Metolar 25 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication, Vitamin or Mineral Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Amlodipine
• Diltiazem
• Aminophylline
• Ergotamine

It also interacts with the following disease condition:

• Asthma
• Liver Disease
• Glaucoma
• High Cholesterol and Fat
• Diabetes
• Heart Block

Warning And Precaution:

Metolar 25 mg should be used cautiously in the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Other Heart diseases like Heart Block, Ischemia
• Asthma, Pneumonia or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
• Heart Failure
• Pheochromocytoma
• Thyrotoxicosis
• It should be given cautiously in Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• You should use Multivitamins with caution if you are going to take Metolar 25 mg.
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• To lower the risk of lightheadedness or dizziness, rise up slowly from lying or sitting position
• Monitor Blood Pressure regularly
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Metolar 25 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time and regularly as per schedule. Do not stop in between even if you feel better.

Storage:

Store the Metolar 25 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.