In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) abc 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. abc may be taken with or without food.Avoid abc with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking abc. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of abc during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant. | - Driving : UNSAFE
abc may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
abc is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended. | - Liver : CAUTION
abc should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of abc, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
How long does abc take to work?::: The time taken by abc to start working varies from person to person. Usually, abc starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly, and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking abc, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.| Is taking abc dangerous?::: abc is usually safe when taken as per the doctor?s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.| Does abc help you sleep better?::: abc belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in a few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.| Can I take alcohol after taking abc?::: No, you should not consume alcohol after taking abc. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.| Can abc cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)?::: Yes, abc may cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia).
abc is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body. abc prevents migraines by blocking stress hormones, stabilizing blood vessels, and calming nerve activity. This reduces sudden blood flow changes and physical stress, lowering migraine frequency and severity.
-Aminophylline (Oral Route): Life-threatening
If used together, Metoprolol Succinate may interrupt the efficacy of Aminophylline. Do not consume Aminophylline with Metoprolol Succinate in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
| -Theophylline (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Theophylline with Metoprolol Succinate in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
| -Theophylline (Injection Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Theophylline with Metoprolol Succinate in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
| -Aminophylline (Injection Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Aminophylline with Metoprolol Succinate in case of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). If concurrent use is essential, watch out for breathlessness and dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them.
| -Dobutamine (Injection Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Metoprolol Succinate may reduce efficacy of Dobutamine.