METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB

Overview

METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB is composed of: METOPROLOL (50.0 MG), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (12.5 MG)

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or need to be hospitalized for heart failure.

HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. HCTZ treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Usage

METOPROLOL is generally used to treat: Chest Pain, Hypertension, Blood Pressure, High

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is generally used to treat: Edema, Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart attack, slow or irregular heartbeat, heart failure, chest pain, poor blood circulation, liver impairment, sugar, breathing problems, adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma), any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid abrupt withdrawal.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, asthma or kidney, liver, thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may raise blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Monitor kidney function, blood pressure and electrolyte levels while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst

Common Side-Effects

METOPROLOL : Diarrhoea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Lightheadedness
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Decreased Urination, Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat

Serious Side-Effects

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Eyes Decreased Night Vision, Eyes Pain

Rare Side-Effects

METOPROLOL : Heart Failure, Skin Rash, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Gain, Mood Swings, Confusion, Depressed Mood
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Body Itching, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE can interfere with: Anuria, Hypokalemia, Diarrhoea, Hyperaldosteronism, Hyponatremia, Magnesium Deficiency, Vomiting, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Liver Failure, Lupus Erythematosus, Acute Renal Failure, Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Gout

Technical Classification

METOPROLOL is categorized as: CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EMBETA HT 50 TABINR 73 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
MET XL H 50MG/12.5MG TABINR 80.95 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METOCARD H 50MG/12.5MG TABINR 81 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METOMAC H 50MG/12.5MG TAB ERINR 65.71 for 10 TABLET ERMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METONCE H 50MG/12.5MG TAB XLINR 57.13 for 10 TABLET XLMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METORIGHT H 50MG/12.5MG TABINR 75 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METPURE H 50MG/12.5MG TABINR 113.3 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
REVELOL-50 H TABINR 68.7 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
STARPRESS-H 50 XL TABINR 73.5 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
TOLOL H 50MG TABINR 63 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BEBOXIA 25 H TABINR 33.33 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
BEBOXIA H TABINR 57.13 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
EMBETA HT 25MG/12.5MG TABINR 57.5 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
MET XL H 25 TABINR 62 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METOCARD H 25MG/12.5MG TABINR 53 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
METPURE H 25MG/12.5MG TABINR 93.1 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
PROLOMET H TABINR 102.97 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 50.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
REVELOL H 25MG/12.5MG TABINR 46 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
SELOPRES 100MG/12.5MG TABINR 27.91 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 100.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
STARPRESS-H 12.5 XL TABINR 26.47 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 12.5 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
STARPRESS-H 25 XL TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
SUPERMET-H TABINR 48.47 for 10 TABLETSMETOPROLOL 25 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG