Prolomet 25mg Tablet XL
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet xl in 1 strip
45.24

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

Prolomet 25mg 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

Prolomet 25mg 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

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

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Metoprolol   25mg

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

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

How Prolomet Tablet XL works
Prolomet 25mg 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 Prolomet Tablet XL
Prolomet 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 Prolomet 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 Prolomet safe?
Prolomet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Prolomet cause constipation?
Use of Prolomet 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.