Blumeta 25 Tablet ER - Uses, Price, Side Effects, and More
What is blumeta 25 tablet er used for?
Blumeta 25 Tablet ER contains Metoprolol Succinate 23.75mg, a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline, slowing heart rate and reducing blood pressure, thereby improving heart function and reducing the risk of heart attacks.
- Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate
- Manufacturer: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ blumeta 25 tablet er Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure (stable, mild to moderate), post-myocardial infarction, migraine prophylaxis, atrial fibrillation (rate control).
Off-label uses: Anxiety, essential tremor, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metoprolol Succinate |
| Brand Name | Aimet 25mg Tablet XR |
| Manufacturer | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta blocker- Cardioselective |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker; reduces heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take blumeta 25 tablet er
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of blumeta 25 tablet er
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Heart failure exacerbation
- Severe bradycardia
- Depression
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Alopecia
- Peyronie's disease
- Lupus-like syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Insulin | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms |
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Clonidine
- Digoxin
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- NSAIDs
- Epinephrine
- Prazosin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Hydralazine
- Rifampin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
May be taken with or without food; avoid alcohol.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, signs of heart failure, blood glucose in diabetics.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Limited data; use with caution; monitor infant for bradycardia.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for bradycardia; glucagon or catecholamines for hypotension; consider hemodialysis.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.