It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Selomet SR 50.
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Selomet SR 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Selomet SR 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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It is not known whether Selomet SR 50 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selomet SR 50 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Selomet SR 50 is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selomet SR 50 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Selomet SR 50 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Selomet SR 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Selomet SR 50 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and str ... Show more
Uses of Selomet SR 50
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Selomet SR 50
Common
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Slow heart rate
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Breathlessness
How to use Selomet SR 50
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Selomet SR 50 is to be taken with food.
How Selomet SR 50 works
Selomet SR 50 is a short-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.
Quick Tips
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Selomet SR 50 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack ... Show more
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Conventional tab: Initially, 100 mg/day in single or 2 divided doses, may increase wkly to 400 mg/day depending on response ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Conventional tab: 1-17 years: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO divided BID; not to exceed 6 mg/kg/day or ?200 mg/day
Extended-release tab: >6 yea ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
2nd or 3rd degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome, hypotension, decompensated heart failure, sinus bradycardia, severe peripheral arterial circulatory d ... Show more
Mode of Action
Metoprolol selectively inhibits beta1-adrenergic receptors but has little or no effect on beta2-receptors except in high doses. It does not exhibit me ... Show more
Precaution
Patients w/ myasthenia gravis, well-compensated heart failure, bronchospastic disease, AV conduction disorders, substantial cardiomegaly. May mask sig ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Dizziness (10%),Headache (10%),Tiredness (10%),Depression (5%),Diarrhea (5%),.Pruritus (5%),Bradycardia (9%),Rash (5%),Dyspnea (1-3%),Cold extr ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect w/ catecholamine-depleting drugs (e.g. reserpine) and MAOIs. May antagonise ?1-adrenergic stimulating effects of sympathomimetics. Add ... Show more
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