Met XL R 50/5 Tablet 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.

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines.

Uses of Met XL R Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Met XL R Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet 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 Met XL R 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 Met XL R

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 Met XL R 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. Met XL R 50/5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL R 50/5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet 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

Met XL R 50/5 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

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL R 50/5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Met XL R 50/5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL R 50/5 Tablet 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 Met XL R Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Met XL R 50/5 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

Met XL R Tablet ER

You have been prescribed Met XL R 50/5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Met XL R 50/5 Tablet 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.

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Patient concerns

my doctor suggest me to take METXL T for hypertension but it is not available now , please suggest me any other substitute of this medicine

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

there is no such medicinemet xl is there do u want that

Diabetic from 5 years, was under control with Met-500,G-1,Piag-15. then Piag was banned,so medicine switched to Met-500 Gil-2, but no glucose control. Now suggest medicine, preferably no insulin, NB. I was being suggested Gliptin with met,, suggest Lina or Sita with dosage.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Or combination with met

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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In last month I had blood bleeding from left nose continues six times average 40 mins. Each time I was admitted hospital they done nose packing for three days in three days I had blood drops from right nose two times. Fourth day they removed the packing and operated in the nose they informed me that I have small hole in my nose and they operated and closed finely I don't know why it is happened even they were not informed me I am using tablet for heigh blood pressure ( TRIOLMEZEST - 40 Olmesartan (40 mg), Amyloid pine (5 mg), Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg)v) In last total moral month I had bp fluctuations ( 140/80 to 100/60) Now I am having met XL 50 & Thelma 40 for heigh bp I can know why this episode was happened

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

I think basically it is due to high blood pressure keep your blood pressure in controlWith hole crust formation increase and in a ent specialist with increase BP when this crusts come out bleeding occurs

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Met XL R 50/5 Tablet

Introduction of Met XL R Tablet ER

Uses of Met XL R Tablet ER

Benefits of Met XL R Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Met XL R Tablet ER

Common side effects of Met XL R

How to use Met XL R Tablet ER

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Met XL R Tablet ER?

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Quick tips

Met XL R Tablet ER

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