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Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide
Information about Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide
Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide Uses
Metoprolol Succinate+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide works
Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Hydrochlorothiazide. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Common side effects of Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide
Nausea1a, Diarrhea, Constipation, Fatigue, Headache, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipid level, Cold extremities, Slow heart rate, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Increased calcium level in blood
Available Medicine for Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide
Metpure-HEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹135 to ₹1812 variant(s)
Starpress-HLupin Ltd
₹78 to ₹1172 variant(s)
Revelol-HIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹69 to ₹1022 variant(s)
Met XL HAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹111 to ₹2304 variant(s)
Metocard HTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹53 to ₹1072 variant(s)
Supermet HAbbott L
₹1071 variant(s)
Tolol HTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹19 to ₹1002 variant(s)
Embeta HTIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹81 to ₹1042 variant(s)
Metonce HMSN Laboratories
₹40 to ₹652 variant(s)
Metoright HGold Line
₹751 variant(s)
Expert advice for Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide
- 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 Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide 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.
- Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.