Met Xl 1 MG Injection

Met Xl 1 MG Injection is prescribed to patients to improve heart function and control blood flow through the vessels. The drug helps in the treatment of hypertension, that is, high blood pressure and angina, that is, chest pain. Met Xl 1 MG Injection effectively blocks the action of a few body chemicals that occur naturally in the body. The medicine can be taken either before or after a meal. The dosage of the drug depends on the severity of the condition. The doctor may increase dosage as per requirement. Over dosage of Met Xl 1 MG Injection should be avoided. In case of accidental over dosage emergency medical care should be acquired. Patients with certain medical problems are generally not advised to take this drug. The medicine is not recommended for patients who have coronary heart disease or blood circulation issues. If you have suffered a heart attack recently Met Xl 1 MG Injection may not be the best option for you. Patients who suffer from kidney issues and liver problems, or have a thyroid disorder or even allergies should inform their doctor about their medical issues before consuming the drug.

certain side effects of Met Xl 1 MG Injection are-

• fatigue and dizziness
• mood swings and confusion
• breathing issues
• problems with sleeping
• nightmares
• rashes and irritation
• diarrhea

Because Met Xl 1 MG Injection leads to confusion, one should avoid driving in order to avoid accidents. Alcohol should also be avoided when on the drug because liquor can intensify its side effects. The dosage of Met Xl 1 MG Injection may vary from 100mg to 450mg. Some medicines which may affect the action of Met Xl 1 MG Injection are prazosin, terbinafine, bupropion etc. Thus, you should inform your doctor about any medicines that you are currently taking before starting the medicine. In case of a missed drug dose, it should be taken as soon as possible. However avoid taking the missed dose along with the next dose as it may lead to complications.

• Hypertension

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is used for lowering high blood pressure.

• Angina Pectoris

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection helps in relieving long term chest pain caused due to reduced blood flow to the heart.

• heart attack

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is used during the early stages of treatment of heart attack.

• Congestive Heart Failure (Chf)

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection manages Congestive Heart Failure, a heart condition where the blood is pumped in less than normal quantities.

• Hyperthyroidism

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection when used with other medications helps in relieving symptoms of Hyperthyroidism.

• Migraine Prevention

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection prevents and manages migraine related headaches.

• Allergy

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is not suggested for people who have a known history of allergy to this medication.

• Heart Diseases

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is not advised for people having serious heart problems like heart block, Sick Sinus Syndrome etc.

• Circulatory Disorders

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should not be used in patients having a severe blood circulation related disease.

• Heart Failure

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is not advised for use in people who had severe heart failure in the past.

• Heart Rhythm Disorders

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection is not advised for people having slow heart rate, a condition known as Bradycardia.

• Chest Pain

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Blurred Vision

• Dizziness

• Slow Heart Rate

• Shortness Of Breath

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for a duration of 3 to 6 hours upon administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Met Xl 1 MG Injection is usually observed within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not advised for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies are reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before i this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Met Xl 1 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Betaloc 1 MG Injection

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose can be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  An overdose of this medication can cause some serious effects on the heart, blood vessels, and nerve conduction. Report the incidence as soon as possible so that medical intervention can begin. Supportive measures like Gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment might be required based on severity.

Met Xl 1 MG Injection blocks beta receptors sites in the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. This results in inhibition of epinephrine resulting in relaxed blood vessels. Thus pressure is lowered and blood flow to the heart is improved.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking Met Xl 1 MG Injection especially when you start taking the medicine or a change its dosage. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, change in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Amlodipine

  Report the usage of either of these medicines to the doctor. A dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like headache, fainting, decrease in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.

  Diltiazem

  Report the use of either of these medicines to the doctor. Dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like fatigue, headache, fainting, an increase in weight, chest pain should be reported to the doctor.

  Aminophylline

  Report the usage of either of these medicines to the doctor. Dose adjustments and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, lack of sleep, and uneven heartbeat. Do not discontinue the usage of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

  Ergotamine

  Report the use of either of these medicines to the doctor. A dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases. Symptoms like cold and numb hands and feet, muscle pain and weakness, severe headache etc. should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should not be avoided in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

  Heart Block

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should be avoided in patients having a heart block greater than first degree.

  Diabetes

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should no be used patients having diabetes or a condition where blood sugar level is likely to get reduced.

  Liver Disease

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should be used with caution in people having a liver disease.

  Glaucoma

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should be used with caution in a patient who have from Glaucoma.

• Interaction with Food

  Multivitamin with Minerals

  Met Xl 1 MG Injection should be used with caution if you are taking vitamin and mineral supplement. Report the usage of supplements to the doctor so that dose adjustments and safety monitoring can be done. There should be a gap of at least 2 hours between the consumption of these two medicines.