Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Composition of Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet contains Metoprolol succinate extended-release 50 mg. It belongs to the Selective beta-1 blocker (Beta-blocker) class of medicines.

Uses of Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

• Management of hypertension
• angina pectoris (chest pain)
• chronic stable heart failure (as part of combination therapy)
• prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with cardiac risk as advised by physician

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces frequency of angina attacks
• Helps control heart rate
• Improves outcomes in chronic heart failure when prescribed
• Provides 24-hour control with extended-release dosing

How Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet works

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. It reduces heart rate and contractility, lowering cardiac workload and blood pressure. The XR formulation provides sustained drug release for 24-hour control.

How to take Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Oral extended-release tablet; take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Can be taken with or without food (taking with food may improve consistency). Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Cardibeta XR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• fatigue
• slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
• low blood pressure
• headache
• cold hands/feet
• nausea
• sleep disturbances

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (risk of worsening angina, heart attack, arrhythmia). Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may cause bronchospasm), diabetes (may mask hypoglycemia symptoms), thyroid disorders (may mask hyperthyroid symptoms), peripheral vascular disease, and in patients with conduction disorders (AV block) or severe bradycardia. Monitor blood pressure and pulse. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected.

Do not take Cardibeta XR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive hypotension), calcium channel blockers like verapamil/diltiazem (bradycardia/heart block), antiarrhythmics like amiodarone (conduction effects), digoxin (bradycardia), clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), NSAIDs (may reduce antihypertensive effect), CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine/paroxetine/quinidine (increase metoprolol levels), insulin/oral antidiabetics (mask hypoglycemia symptoms)

How to store Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Cardibeta XR 50 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

RPG LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive / Antianginal

Drug class:

Selective beta-1 blocker (Beta-blocker)