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Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER

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Introduction of Cardace Meto Tablet ER

Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER 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.

Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.

Uses of Cardace Meto Tablet ER

Benefits of Cardace Meto Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER 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.

Side effects of Cardace Meto 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 Cardace Meto

  • 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

How to use Cardace Meto 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. Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER 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
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER 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
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Cardace Meto Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER
₹18.39/Tablet ER
Prolomet R 25 Tablet ER
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹8/tablet er
56% cheaper
Met XL R 25mg/2.5mg Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
₹11.1/tablet er
40% cheaper
Starpress R XL 25 Tablet
Lupin Ltd
₹16.8/tablet er
9% cheaper
Seloram 25/2.5 Tablet ER
AstraZeneca
₹13.2/tablet er
28% cheaper
Ace Revelol 25/2.5 Tablet ER
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
₹16.16/tablet er
12% cheaper

Quick tips

Cardace Meto Tablet ER

  • You have been prescribed Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • Cardace Meto 2.5 Tablet ER may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 
  • It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
  • Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause a sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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High bp around 150/90 sometimes 160/100 in rest also. Medications cardace 1.25 mg 1-0-1 Concor 5mg 0-0-1 Aztor 5mg 0-0-1
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Interventional Cardiology
Can increase cardace to 2.5 mg twice daily
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I have Miteral Valve Prolapse. I have been prescribed Cardace meto 5 which is out of stock now. What is it's substitute. 5
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Interventional Cardiology
U can have cardace n metoprolol separately
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