Metolar XR is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure hypertension High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries If it continues for a long time the heart and arteries may not function properly This can damage the blood vessels of the brain heart and kidneys resulting in a stroke heart failure or kidney failure A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks Metolar XR is also used to treat severe chest pain angina and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks It is given to people who have already had a heart attack In addition Metolar XR is used to treat patients with heart failure Metolar XR is a beta blocker It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body like the heart As a result the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure When the blood pressure is lowered the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart Metolar XR is available only with your doctor s prescription

Don t stop taking Metolar XR 50 Capsule 15 s without talking to your doctor first Stopping Metolar XR 50 Capsule 15 s gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure cause chest pain or a heart attack Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms You should not use Metolar XR 50 Capsule 15 s if you have very slow heartbeat serious lung condition like asthma serious heart condition sick sinus syndrome or any heart blockage It should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age Before taking Metolar XR 50 Capsule 15 s you should tell doctor if you have any muscle disorder myasthenia gravis rhabdomyolysis breathing problem COPD bronchitis emphysema low blood sugar level hypoglycaemia low blood pressure hypotension depression previous heart failure liver kidney disease thyroid hormone disorder like overActive thyroid hyperthyroidism adrenal gland cancer or severe blood circulation problem Raynaud s syndrome