Metoprolol (50mg)
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL is used in the treatment of chest pain (angina), heart failure and high blood pressure.
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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. Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL 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.
Related Warnings
Taking Metoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL is recommended.
Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metfirst 50 mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
