Selotol XL 25 Tablet

Composition of Selotol XL 25 Tablet

Selotol XL 25 Tablet contains Metoprolol (25mg). It belongs to the Beta-1 selective beta blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Selotol XL 25 Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• chronic stable angina (chest pain)
• adjunct in chronic heart failure (as prescribed)
• rate control in certain tachyarrhythmias (as advised by doctor).

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces heart rate and palpitations
• Helps prevent angina attacks
• Supports heart function in stable chronic heart failure (as prescribed)

How Selotol XL 25 Tablet works

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand, thereby helping prevent angina and controlling heart rate.

How to take Selotol XL 25 Tablet

Tablet (extended-release): take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time, preferably with or immediately after food. Swallow whole; do not crush, chew or split unless advised. 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 Selotol XL 25 Tablet

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

• Tiredness
• dizziness
• slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• low blood pressure
• headache
• nausea
• cold hands/feet
• 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 Selotol XL 25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (may worsen angina/trigger rebound hypertension). Use with caution in asthma/COPD, diabetes (may mask hypoglycemia symptoms), peripheral vascular disease, thyroid disorders, depression, liver impairment. Contraindicated in severe bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure unless stabilized. Monitor BP and pulse regularly.

Do not take Selotol 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), calcium channel blockers like verapamil/diltiazem (bradycardia/heart block), digoxin (bradycardia), antiarrhythmics like amiodarone (conduction issues), clonidine (rebound hypertension if stopped improperly), NSAIDs (may reduce BP-lowering effect), CYP2D6 inhibitors like fluoxetine/paroxetine/quinidine (increase metoprolol levels), insulin/oral antidiabetics (mask hypoglycemia).

How to store Selotol XL 25 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Selotol XL 25 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Selotol XL 25 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.</li> <li>Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.</li> <li><div>It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).</div></li> <li>It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.</li> <li><div>It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.</div></li> <li>Do not stop taking Selotol XL 25 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STATURE LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Beta-1 selective beta blocker