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About Cgrol 50mg Tablet

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood exerts an increased pressure against the arteries that may lead to various types of heart diseases. Besides this, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may also help in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits). 

Uses of Cgrol 50mg Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Medicinal Benefits of Cgrol 50mg Tablet

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headache and tremors (fits).  METOPROLOL SUCCINATE helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, other heart or kidney problems in the future. 

Directions for Use

Take METOPROLOL SUCCINATE with or without food. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. Tablet: Swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It is preferable to take it at the same time every day for better results. Injection: It will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Cgrol 50mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any other beta-blockers. Avoid taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you have/had heart conduction, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, pheochromocytoma, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment; if you are taking anti-depressants, other blood pressure-lowering medicines, or anti-arrhythmic agents. Consult your doctor before taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may interact with antacid (cimetidine), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydralazine, clonidine, prazosin), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone, propafenone), anaesthetics (cyclopropane), anxiolytics (temazepam, nitrazepam, diazepam), NSAID's (indomethacin, celecoxib), antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-fungal (terbinafine), corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), a local anaesthetic (lidocaine), anti-depressants, barbiturates, phenothiazines, and other beta-blockers.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may have interaction with disease conditions such as heart conduction problems, rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal gland), metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the body), low blood pressure, and prinzmetal angina.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE.

PREGNANCY

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE belongs to pregnancy category C. METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, consult your doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may pass into breastmilk. Consult a doctor before taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE may cause dizziness and tiredness. Therefore, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor before taking METOPROLOL SUCCINATE if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.