SELOKEN XL 50 MG TABLET

Seloken XL 50mg Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

AstraZeneca

SALT COMPOSITION

Metoprolol Succinate (47.5mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Seloken XL 50mg 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 50mg 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 50mg Tablet are fatigue, headache, 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.

USES OF SELOKEN TABLET PR

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Arrhythmia

Prevention of Heart attack

Prevention of Migraine

BENEFITS OF SELOKEN TABLET PR

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Seloken XL 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called long-acting beta-blocker. Seloken XL 50mg 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.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF SELOKEN TABLET PR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Seloken

Fatigue

Headache

Slow heart rate

Dizziness

Nausea

Breathlessness

HOW TO USE SELOKEN TABLET PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Seloken XL 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Avoid Seloken XL 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

HOW SELOKEN TABLET PR WORKS

Seloken XL 50mg Tablet is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.