Metosartan 50 Tablet

Metosartan 50 Tablet is primarily prescribe for the treatment of high blood pressure and angina pectoris. It also helps in preventing of myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, flutter, symptomatic treatment of hypertrophic subaortic stenosis. Metosartan 50 Tablet helps maintain optimal blood pressure levels in a person’s body. In patients who suffer from hypertension, it can lower the blood pressure.

Metosartan 50 Tablet works by widening and dilating the blood vessels, which relaxes them. It also helps the kidney flush out excess salt and water, thus reducing the blood pressure. Therefore, Metosartan Tablet is highly effective in treating hypertension.

The regular recommended dosage of Metosartan 50 Tablet is a 50 mg tablet, taken once a day. The doctor might increase the dosage to 100 mg, if you suffer from serious conditions of the heart. It is important to continue taking this medication according to the doctor’s prescription, until you have completed the course. You should not skip out on a dose, and if you do forget, do not take an extra dose to make up for it.

Pregnant women or women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid consuming this drug, since it can cause harm the baby's development. It might not be suitable for everyone, since consuming this drug can lead to complications for patients affected by disorders such as:

• Liver disease,
• Kidney failure,
• Heart disease,
• Diabetes and
• Allergies.

If you suffer from these conditions, you should inform your doctor, before taking this medicine.

The common side effects of Metosartan 50 Tablet are diarrhea, headache, vomiting, nausea, chest congestion, fatigue, body and muscle aches. These side effects are minor and usually disappear within a week or two. If they continue for a prolonged period, consult your doctor.

The major side effects of Metosartan Tablet include dizziness, nausea, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet and sudden weight gain. If you have an allergy to this medicine, you will experience symptoms such as swelling of the tongue, throat or face, rashes, itchiness and difficulty breathing.

If you have an allergic reaction to Metosartan 50 Tablet, it is advisable to discontinue the usage of this medicine and contact your doctor immediately. This drug interacts with other medications as well as alcohol, in a negative way. Therefore, make sure you inform your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking, before beginning a course of Metosartan 50 Tablet.

• Hypertension

  Metosartan 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

  Metosartan 50 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart complications like coronary artery disease and stroke in the elderly population.

• Allergy

  Avoid if you have a known allergy to Metosartan 50 Tablet or any medicine of the same class.

• Aliskiren

  Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.

• Dizziness

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Abdominal Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Back Pain

• Weakness

• Muscle Pain

• Fever

• Headache

• Cold Extremities

• Slow Heart Rate

• Increased Potassium Level In Blood

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is excreted largely in feces and the effect lasts for a duration of 24 hours approximately.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of adminstration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Metosartan Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affect the conscious of the patient, thus affecting the patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is find to be safe if prescribed in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is not recommended.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Metosartan 50 Tablet displaces angiotensin II with very high affinity from its binding site at the AT1 receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II. And it also works by blocking the 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 Medicine

  • Clonidine: Hypertensive crisis after or during withdrawal of either agent.
  • Drugs which slow AV conduction (digoxin): effects may be additive with beta-blockers.
  • Fluoxetine may inhibit the metabolism of Metosartan 50 Tablet resulting in cardiac toxicity.
  • Glucagon: Metosartan 50 Tablet may blunt the hyperglycemic action of glucagon.
  • Hydralazine may enhance the bioavailability of Metosartan 50 Tablet.
  • Insulin and oral hypoglycemics: Metosartan 50 Tablet may mask tachycardia from hypoglycemia.
  • Metosartan 50 Tablet reduces antipyrine's clearance by 18%.
  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, piroxicam) may reduce the antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.
  • Oral contraceptives may increase the AUC and Cmax of Metosartan 50 Tablet.
  • Salicylates may reduce the antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.
  • Sulfonylureas: Beta-blockers may alter response to hypoglycemic agents.
  • Verapamil or diltiazem may have synergistic or additive pharmacological effects when taken concurrently with beta-blockers; avoid concurrent I.V. use.

• Interaction with Disease

  Avoid abrupt discontinuation in patients with a history of CAD; slowly wean while monitoring for signs and symptoms of ischemia. Use caution in patients with PVD (can aggravate arterial insufficiency). Use cautiously in diabetics because it can mask prominent hypoglycemic symptoms. Can mask signs of thyrotoxicosis. Can cause fetal harm when administered in pregnancy. Use cautiously in the hepatically impaired. Use care with anesthetic agents which decrease myocardial function.

• Ques : What is Metosartan 50 tablet?

  Ans : Metosartan Tablet belongs to a medicine group that contains Metoprolol and Telmisartan as main ingredients present. It is used for the treatment of High blood pressure and Cardiac Arrhythmias. Metosartan 50 tablet is prescribed to the patients having Cardiac arrest or failure. It also controls Angina Pectoris and Migraine attacks. This medicine is prescribed to the patients having Myocardial Infarction and Supraventricular Arrhythmia. Metosartan 50 tablet also treats symptoms like Hypertension, Kidney failures and Hyperthyroidism.

• Ques : What is the use of Metosartan 50 tablet?

  Ans : Metosartan 50 tablet is used for the treatment of conditions like Hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrest and failures. It is also used to control Angina Pectoris. Metosartan 50 tablet helps to improve Myocardial infarction and Migraine attacks. This medicine prevents conditions like kidney failure. It is used to treat symptoms like Supraventricular arrhythmia and high blood pressure.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Metosartan 50 tablet?

  Ans : Metosartan 50 tablet has many common side effects such as Dizziness, Stomach pain and Headache. There are some serious side effects of this medicine like Impotence and Hypotension. In case of patients, having any of the side effects or issues like blurred vision or slow Heart rate. It is advised to stop the consumption of metosartan 50 tablet and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

• Ques : For what treatment Metosartan 50 tablet used for?

  Ans : Metosartan 50 tablet is used for the treatment of conditions like Myocardial infarction and Migraine attacks. It is also used to control Angina Pectoris. Metosartan 50 tablet helps to improve Hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrest and failures. This medicine prevents conditions like kidney failure. It is used to treat symptoms like Supraventricular arrhythmia and high blood pressure.

• Ques : How long do I need to use metosartan 50 tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 3 months, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use metosartan 50 tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use metosartan 50 tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : Metosartan Tablet is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of metosartan 50 tablet?

  Ans : Metosartan Tablet contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.