Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.

It is a beta blocker

Uses of Metrate Tablet ER

Benefits of Metrate Tablet ER

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps it to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and 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.

In Treatment of Angina

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

In Treatment of Addison's disease

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.

In Prevention of Migraine

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

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Side effects of Metrate Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metrate

Fatigue
Headache
Slow heart rate
Dizziness
Nausea
Breathlessness
Rash
Diarrhea
Depression

How to use Metrate Tablet ER

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. Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How Metrate Tablet ER works

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metrate XL 12.5 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

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metrate Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Metrate XL 12.5 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.

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Quick tips

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet should be taken once a day regularly at the same time.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alcohol & phenols

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Beta blocker- Cardioselective

Patient concerns

High blood pressure and migraine headache weekness

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Internal Medicine

consult a doctor nearby

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Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

FAQs

How long does Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet take to work?

The time taken by Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet 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 Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.

Is taking Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet dangerous?

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet 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.

Does Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet help you sleep better?

Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet 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.

Can I take alcohol after taking Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet?

No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Metrate XL 12.5 Tablet. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.

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