Metomylan
Metomylan is a beta-blocker medicine that works on your heart to lower blood pressure and improve its pumping strength.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
23.75 mg
Active Ingredient
Metoprolol succinate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the exact dose. A common starting dose for high blood pressure is one 47.5 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Take once daily, preferably in the morning, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole or divided, do not chew or crush. Take with at least 1½ glasses of water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 190 mg, or as instructed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling very tired
- •Dizziness or headache
- •Slow pulse
- •Balance problems
- •Irregular or strong heartbeat (palpitations)
- •Difficulty breathing when active
- •Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Significant drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up (rarely with fainting)
RARE
- •Temporary worsening of heart failure symptoms, chest pain, or shortness of breath
- •Worsening of diabetes without typical symptoms
- •Yellow skin or eyes (sign of liver problems)
- •Tissue death in hands/feet (if severe circulation problems existed before)
- •Tingling sensation
- •Tightness in airways
- •Vomiting
- •Skin rashes or increased sweating
- •Muscle cramps
- •Weight gain or swelling
- •Depression, trouble concentrating, drowsiness, insomnia, nightmares
- •Feeling nervous or anxious
- •Vision problems, dry or irritated eyes
- •Runny nose or dry mouth
- •Hair loss
- •Changes in sexual function (like impotence)
- •Low blood cell counts (platelets or white cells)
- •Ringing in ears or hearing problems
- •Changes in taste
- •Sensitivity to light, worsening of skin conditions like psoriasis
- •Joint pain or muscle weakness
- •Worsening of circulation problems in legs or fingers (like Raynaud's phenomenon)
- •Forgetfulness, confusion, hallucinations, or mood changes
Important Warnings
- Do not take Metomylan if you are allergic to metoprolol, other similar medicines (beta-blockers), or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take Metomylan if you have certain severe heart rhythm problems, a very slow heartbeat (under 50 beats per minute), or very low blood pressure (below 90 mmHg).
- Do not take Metomylan if you have severe asthma or other serious lung conditions that make it hard to breathe.
- If you have diabetes, tell your doctor, as Metomylan can hide symptoms of low blood sugar. Your blood sugar should be checked regularly.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or if you are going to have surgery.
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- Never stop taking Metomylan suddenly, as this can worsen your heart condition. Your doctor will advise you on how to stop gradually.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metomylan, as it can make you feel more tired and increase the medicine's effects.