Revelol 50mg Tablet XL
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet xl in 1 strip
98.11

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Hypertension Chest pain (Angina) Arrhythmias

COMPOSITION:
Metoprolol (50mg)

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

Revelol 50mg Tablet XL 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

Revelol 50mg Tablet XL is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Revelol 50mg Tablet XL may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Revelol 50mg Tablet XL is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Revelol 50mg Tablet XL is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Revelol 50mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Revelol 50mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Metoprolol   50mg

Uses of Revelol Tablet XL
Revelol 50mg Tablet XL is used in the treatment of hypertension, chest pain (Angina), arrhythmias, heart failure, heart attack and migraine headaches.

How to use Revelol Tablet XL
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. Revelol 50mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Revelol 50mg Tablet XL with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How Revelol Tablet XL works
Revelol 50mg Tablet XL 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 Revelol Tablet XL
Revelol 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 Revelol 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 Revelol safe?
Revelol is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Revelol a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker?
Revelol 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 Revelol with vitamins?
Revelol 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 Revelol cause anxiety?
Revelol does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Revelol as it may require further investigation and management.

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

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

Q. Can I take Revelol with alprazolam?
Revelol 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 Revelol for anxiety?
Revelol is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Revelol with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Revelol. 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 Revelol with birth control?
Revelol 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 Revelol a controlled substance?
Revelol is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Revelol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor.

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

Q. Does Revelol cause constipation?
Use of Revelol 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.