Merol (25mg) 30 Tablets – Metoprolol Tartrate for Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Control

Description:

Merol (25mg) Tablets contain Metoprolol Tartrate, a beta-blocker medicine that helps manage high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate, allowing the heart to pump more efficiently. Regular use helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.

Ingredients:

• Active Ingredient: Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, lactose monohydrate, povidone, magnesium stearate, and other excipients.

Drug Class:

• Cardioselective Beta-Blocker

Dosage Form:

• Tablet

Uses:

Merol (Metoprolol) is used for:

• High blood pressure (Hypertension)

• Chest pain (Angina pectoris)

• Heart rhythm irregularities (Arrhythmias)

• Post-heart attack (Myocardial infarction) management

• Heart failure (as adjunct therapy)

• Prevention of migraine

Dosage:

• Adults: Usually 25mg once or twice daily, as prescribed by your physician.

• Dose may be adjusted based on response and condition.

• Do not stop medication abruptly—taper gradually under medical advice.

In Case of Overdose:

Symptoms: Extreme dizziness, fainting, very slow heartbeat, breathing difficulty, or seizures.
➡️ Seek immediate emergency medical attention.

Missed Dose:

• Take as soon as you remember.

• If it’s near the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose.

• Do not double the dose to make up for it.

How To Use:

• Take orally with or immediately after meals.

• Swallow whole with a full glass of water.

• Take at the same time each day for best results.

• Follow your doctor’s dosing schedule carefully.

When Not to Use:

• Known allergy to Metoprolol or other beta-blockers.

• Severe bradycardia (slow heartbeat).

• Heart block greater than first degree.

• Cardiogenic shock or severe heart failure.

• Untreated pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor).

• Severe peripheral vascular disease.

Side Effects:

Common:

• Fatigue or dizziness

• Nausea or stomach upset

• Shortness of breath

• Cold hands and feet

• Slow heart rate

Serious (seek medical help):

• Fainting or severe dizziness

• Swelling of ankles or legs

• Irregular heartbeat

• Difficulty breathing

• Sudden weight gain

Precautions & Warnings:

• Use with caution in patients with asthma, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.

• May mask symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetic patients.

• Avoid sudden discontinuation—can worsen chest pain or trigger heart attack.

• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver disease.

• Avoid alcohol—it can increase dizziness or drowsiness.

• Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.

Drug Interactions:

• Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem): May cause excessive slowing of heart rate.

• Clonidine: Risk of rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly.

• Insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs: May hide symptoms of low blood sugar.

• NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen): May reduce blood-pressure-lowering effect.

• Digoxin: May increase risk of bradycardia.

Storage/Disposal:

• Store below 30°C, away from heat and moisture.

• Keep in original packaging until use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Dispose of expired tablets safely—do not flush into drains.

Control Drug:

• Prescription-Only Medicine

Quick Tips:

• Take at the same time daily to maintain stable blood levels.

• Do not stop suddenly—consult your doctor first.

• May cause drowsiness or dizziness; avoid driving until effects are known.

• Combine with a low-salt diet and exercise for better results.

• Regularly check your pulse and blood pressure.