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Will Change Of Medicines From Metapure Have Side Effects?

Dear sir,

I have been taking Metapure XL 25 from last 4 months after prescription by an physician . My bloods pressure is ranging between 90 to 150 . I want to know whether change of medicine would have any side effect & how long this medicine should continue.

D.K.Sharma

Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Thank you for the query.
You haven't mentioned your age and the duration of your hypertension.
Metpure XL (Metoprolol) is a cardioselective beta blocker, commonly used for hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and some cardiac arrythmias. However, as per the latest guidelines it is not the first line drug for hypertension (provided other comorbidities are ruled out). Calcium channel blockers and ACEI/ARBs may be used as first line agents for hypertension. If blood pressure is not satisfactorily controlled with one agent, another may be added.
However, if your age >60 yrs, BP may be maintained >150/90 (as per the latest JNC viii guidelines), If you areYou physician must have prescribed you Metpure XL, because you may have some other comorbidities. You will have to continue your medications to maintain your BP in the desired range. If required, a second drug may be added. Apart from this you will have to maintain a strict salt restricted dietary regimen.
Hope this helps you out.
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Will Change Of Medicines From Metapure Have Side Effects?

Thank you for the query. You haven t mentioned your age and the duration of your hypertension. Metpure XL (Metoprolol) is a cardioselective beta blocker, commonly used for hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and some cardiac arrythmias. However, as per the latest guidelines it is not the first line drug for hypertension (provided other comorbidities are ruled out). Calcium channel blockers and ACEI/ARBs may be used as first line agents for hypertension. If blood pressure is not satisfactorily controlled with one agent, another may be added. However, if your age 60 yrs, BP may be maintained 150/90 (as per the latest JNC viii guidelines), If you areYou physician must have prescribed you Metpure XL, because you may have some other comorbidities. You will have to continue your medications to maintain your BP in the desired range. If required, a second drug may be added. Apart from this you will have to maintain a strict salt restricted dietary regimen. Hope this helps you out.