Supermet Xl 50 Tablet 15

Supermet-XL 50 Tablet is used in adults to manage high blood pressure, prevent chest pain, and reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events in heart failure.

Uses of Supermet-XL 50 Tablet are:

• High Blood Pressure: Helps lower and control raised blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack.
• Angina: Provides long-term prevention of chest pain and improves exercise tolerance.
• Heart Failure: Reduces cardiovascular death and hospitalisation risk in stable heart failure (NYHA Class II-III).

Here's how you should take Supermet XL 50 Tablet:

• Follow the dosage and timing instructions provided by your doctor precisely.

• Do not change or exceed the prescribed dose without consulting your doctor.

• Consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication; do not stop taking it without their guidance.

• Adhere to the dietary recommendations given by your doctor.

Supermet XL 50 Tablet is taken orally.

Supermet XL 50 Tablet contains metoprolol succinate (50 mg), which works on your body in the following ways:

• Reduces Heart Rate: Metoprolol succinate acts as a beta-1 selective adrenoceptor blocker, meaning it works specifically on receptors present in your heart, helping to slow down your heart rate.

• Lowers Cardiac Output: By reducing heart rate and myocardial contractility (the contraction strength of your heart muscles), metoprolol succinate helps decrease cardiac output, which means your heart doesn't need to work as hard.

• Decreases Blood Pressure: Metoprolol succinate lowers blood pressure by suppressing sympathetic nervous system activity and lessening renin activity (renin being an enzyme that can raise blood pressure).

• Store Supermet XL 50 Tablet in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

• Shield it from moisture and heat.

• It should be placed out of reach of children.

• Use the medicine before the expiry date mentioned on the packaging.

• If you're taking Supermet XL 50 Tablet for hypertension, consider reducing your salt intake. Too much salt can raise blood pressure.

• For individuals using this medication to manage heart conditions, regular light exercise such as walking can be beneficial. This helps to keep the heart healthy. However, always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regimen.