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Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER

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Introduction of Metart Tablet ER

Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER is a combination of antihypertensive and diuretic medicines.

Uses of Metart Tablet ER

Benefits of Metart Tablet ER

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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.

Side effects of Metart 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 Metart

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Slow heart rate
  • Increased blood uric acid
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Glucose intolerance
  • Altered blood lipid level
  • Cold extremities
  • Decreased magnesium level in blood
  • Increased calcium level in blood

How to use Metart 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. Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER 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
Metart 50mg/12.5mg 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
Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER is not recommended in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Metart Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Metart 50mg/12.5mg 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.
Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER
₹10.1/Tablet ER
Sustameto-CH50 Tablet ER
Zydus Cadila
₹10.95/tablet er
8% costlier
Revelol-CH 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
₹11.63/tablet er
15% costlier
Topme CH 50/12.5 Tablet ER
Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹10.1/tablet er
same price

Quick tips

Metart Tablet ER

  • It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not stop taking Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • 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're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Metart 50mg/12.5mg Tablet ER may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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