Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet
Biocon

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
34.40

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Hypertension Chest pain (Angina) Arrhythmias

COMPOSITION:
Metoprolol (25mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Metoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Metoprolol   25mg

Uses of Actiblok Ipr Tablet
Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension, chest pain (Angina), arrhythmias, heart failure, heart attack and migraine headaches.

How to use Actiblok Ipr Tablet
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. Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How Actiblok Ipr Tablet works
Actiblok Ipr 25mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Actiblok Ipr Tablet
Actiblok ipr helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Actiblok ipr suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Actiblok ipr safe?
Actiblok ipr is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker?
Actiblok ipr belongs to the class of beta-blocker drug. It is not a diuretic, statin, MAOI, ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr with vitamins?
Actiblok ipr can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause anxiety?
Actiblok ipr does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Actiblok ipr as it may require further investigation and management.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause diarrhea?
Actiblok ipr can cause diarrhea, although rarely. Please consult your doctor as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Actiblok ipr does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen). Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr with alprazolam?
Actiblok ipr can be taken with alprazolam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr for anxiety?
Actiblok ipr is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Actiblok ipr is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a diuretic?
Actiblok ipr is not a diuretic. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause erectile dysfunction?
Actiblok ipr can rarely cause erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction with Actiblok ipr as you may need a change in the dose of your medicine or an alternative medicine may be given.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr have a diuretic in it?
Actiblok ipr does not have diuretic in it. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr with grapefruit juice?
It is fine to take grapefruit juice with Actiblok ipr. There are no known interactions between them. Please consult your doctor before taking Actiblok ipr with grapefruit juice.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a blood thinner?
Actiblok ipr is not a blood thinner. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a statin?
Actiblok ipr is not a statin. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a vasodilator?
Actiblok ipr is not a vasodilator. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause hair loss?
Actiblok ipr can cause hair loss, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Actiblok ipr.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause insomnia?
Actiblok ipr can cause insomnia, although rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience insomnia or other sleep problems while taking Actiblok ipr.

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Actiblok ipr. Talk to your doctor if you have to take both the medicines together as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.

Q. Can I take Actiblok ipr with birth control?
Actiblok ipr can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Actiblok ipr a controlled substance?
Actiblok ipr is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Actiblok ipr belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause weight gain?
Actiblok ipr can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Actiblok ipr as it this could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.

Q. Does Actiblok ipr cause constipation?
Use of Actiblok ipr is seen to be associated with constipation. Other common side effects associated with its use are nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathlessness and slow heart rate.