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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
High blood pressure 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

Regalol 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

Regalol 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

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

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Metoprolol   25mg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Regalol cause constipation?
Use of Regalol 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.