Seloken XL 100mg Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By AstraZeneca
Composition Metoprolol Succinate (95mg)
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Seloken XL 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent migraines, future heart attacks, and stroke.
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency will depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms if you stop taking it your condition may worsen.
The main side effects of Seloken XL 100mg Tablet are tireness, headache, depression, diarrhea, rash, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
Benefits of Seloken Tablet PR
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
In Treatment of Arrhythmia
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
In Prevention of Heart attack
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. Seloken XL 100mg Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps it to beat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
In Prevention of Migraine
Seloken XL 100mg Tablet helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
Side effects of Seloken Tablet PR
Common side effects of Seloken
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Breathlessness
- Headache
- Slow heart rate
- Nausea
- Rash
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Taking Metoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
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A: Metoprolol succinate is an extended-release form of metoprolol. This means it is released into your body slowly and only needs to be taken once a day. Metoprolol tartrate, on the other hand, is available as an immediate-release tablet. It doesn’t stay in your body as long as metoprolol succinate does. Hence, multiple doses in a day may be required.
Q: Is Seloken safe?
A: Seloken is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Seloken a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker?
A: Seloken belongs to the class of beta-blocker drug. It is not a diuretic, statin, MAOI, ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker
Q: Can I take Seloken with vitamins?
A: Seloken can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Seloken cause anxiety?
A: Seloken does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Seloken as it may require further investigation and management.
Q: Does Seloken cause diarrhea?
A: Seloken can cause diarrhea, although rarely. Please consult your doctor as this could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Does Seloken contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Seloken does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen). Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Can I take Seloken with alprazolam?
A: Seloken can be taken with alprazolam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Seloken for anxiety?
A: Seloken is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
Q: Is Seloken an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Seloken is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Is Seloken a diuretic?
A: Seloken is not a diuretic. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Does Seloken cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Seloken can rarely cause erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction with Seloken as you may need a change in the dose of your medicine or an alternative medicine may be given.
Q: Does Seloken have a diuretic in it?
A: Seloken does not have diuretic in it. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Can I take Seloken with grapefruit juice?
A: It is fine to take grapefruit juice with Seloken. There are no known interactions between them. Please consult your doctor before taking Seloken with grapefruit juice.
Q: Is Seloken a blood thinner?
A: Seloken is not a blood thinner. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Is Seloken a statin?
A: Seloken is not a statin. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Is Seloken a vasodilator?
A: Seloken is not a vasodilator. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
Q: Does Seloken cause hair loss?
A: Seloken can cause hair loss, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Seloken.
Q: Does Seloken cause insomnia?
A: Seloken can cause insomnia, although rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience insomnia or other sleep problems while taking Seloken.
Q: Can I take Seloken with ibuprofen?
A: Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Seloken. Talk to your doctor if you have to take both the medicines together as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Q: Can I take Seloken with birth control?
A: Seloken can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Seloken a controlled substance?
A: Seloken is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Seloken belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor.
Q: Does Seloken cause weight gain?
A: Seloken can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Seloken as it this could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.
Q: Does Seloken cause constipation?
A: Use of Seloken is seen to be associated with constipation. Other common side effects associated with its use are nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathlessness and slow heart rate.
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