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Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Metzok 50 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metzok 50 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Metzok 50 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Metzok 50 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Metzok 50 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Metzok can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Metzok as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Metzok is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Metzok has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Metzok 50 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Metzok may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metzok 50 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metzok 50 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Metzok 50 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Metzok 50 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Metzok 50 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metzok 50 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Metzok 50 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metzok 50 Mg Tablet
Taking Metzok 50 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Metzok is a brand name of metoprolol. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called beta blocker. It is used to treat chest pain, heart failure, and high blood pressure. It also helps to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Avoid drinking alcohol with Metzok, it may increase the risk of side effects like dizziness. It is best to stop drinking alcohol while you are taking Metzok.
It is recommended to avoid taking Metzok with aspirin, because of the concurrent use of these two medicines which can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Metzok. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Take Metzok exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Do not take the medicine on empty stomach, take it with food or just after food. Please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions regarding when to take and how to take.
Yes, Metzok can affect fertility. As per clinical studies, fertility defect was found in animal models, human clinical trial on fertility is still pending. You should take precaution while taking medicine during pregnancy. However, it is best to inform the doctor before taking these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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