Met Xl R is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Met Xl R have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Met Xl R depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Met Xl R include Slow heart rate (pulse), Confusion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Met Xl R can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Met Xl R go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Met Xl R is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Met Xl R related warnings talks about Met Xl R's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Met Xl R is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Angioedema, Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Met Xl R have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Met Xl R have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met Xl R is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met Xl R is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Xl R is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Met Xl R safe for pregnant women?
Met XL R has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Met XL R without medical advice.
Is the use of Met Xl R safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Met XL R as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Kidneys?
Met XL R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Liver?
Met XL R is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Heart?
Met XL R may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Met Xl R should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Xl R unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met Xl R habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Met Xl R is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Met Xl R
Met Xl R may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Xl R
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Met Xl R and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
It is recommended to avoid taking Met XL R with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Met XL R. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
The use of Met XL R is not safe for people who are having or have a history of heart diseases, blood circulation problems, slow heartbeats, or are allergic to beta blockers. They are advised to inform their doctors and take it only when prescribed.
Yes, Met XL R can increase the blood sugar level. If you experience elevated levels of blood sugar after taking this medicine then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Met XL R can be taken with lisinopril, no clinical meaningful interaction have been reported between these two medicines. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction occurs between them. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medications at the same time.
Yes, Met XL R causes a cough. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe cough after taking this medicine then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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