Meprol XL 50 Tablet

Composition of Meprol XL 50 Tablet

Meprol XL 50 Tablet contains Metoprolol succinate prolonged-release 50 mg. It belongs to the Cardioselective beta-blocker (beta-1 blocker) class of medicines.

Uses of Meprol XL 50 Tablet

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• angina pectoris
• chronic heart failure (stable)
• rate control in certain tachyarrhythmias (e.g.
• atrial fibrillation)
• secondary prevention after myocardial infarction (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces chest pain (angina) episodes
• Helps control heart rate
• Improves outcomes in stable heart failure
• Reduces risk of future cardiac events as advised

How Meprol XL 50 Tablet works

Metoprolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand. The prolonged-release formulation provides sustained 24-hour control.

How to take Meprol XL 50 Tablet

Oral extended-release tablet. Take once daily at the same time each day, preferably with or immediately after food; swallow whole (do not crush/chew). Dose and duration as advised by the doctor; do not stop abruptly.

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 Meprol XL 50 Tablet

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

• Tiredness
• dizziness
• slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• low blood pressure
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• cold hands/feet
• sleep disturbance

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 Meprol XL 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop suddenly (may worsen angina/trigger heart attack). Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may cause bronchospasm), diabetes (may mask hypoglycemia symptoms), thyroid disorders (may mask hyperthyroidism), peripheral vascular disease, and liver impairment. Contraindicated/avoid without specialist advice in severe bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, severe hypotension. Monitor pulse and BP; seek help for wheezing, fainting, swelling, or worsening breathlessness.

Do not take Meprol XL 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), verapamil/diltiazem, amiodarone, digoxin (increased bradycardia/AV block risk), clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), NSAIDs (may reduce BP-lowering effect), insulin/oral antidiabetics (mask hypoglycemia), CYP2D6 inhibitors like fluoxetine/paroxetine/quinidine (may increase metoprolol levels), alcohol (may enhance dizziness)

How to store Meprol XL 50 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Meprol XL 50 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:

AEON PHARMA CORPORATION

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Cardioselective beta-blocker (beta-1 blocker)