Manufacturer : Cilnidipine (10mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (25mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)

Made In: Ajanta Pharma Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Met XL Trio 25 Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke. You can take Met XL Trio 25 Tablet at any time of day, with food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor?s advice while taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like nausea, taste change, constipation, and ankle swelling. To lower down ankle swelling, raise your legs while sitting. It is also advised to avoid the intake of potassium rich diet or supplements while on treatment. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. USES OF MET XL TRIO TABLET ER Hypertension (high blood pressure) BENEFITS OF MET XL TRIO TABLET ER In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Met XL Trio 25 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better. SIDE EFFECTS OF MET XL TRIO TABLET ER 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 Met XL Trio Nausea Taste change Constipation Diarrhea Headache Dizziness Weakness Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Edema (swelling) Increased potassium level in blood Slow heart rate Numbness of extremity Cold extremities Decreased blood pressure HOW TO USE MET XL TRIO TABLET ER 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. Met XL Trio 25 Tablet is to be taken with food. HOW MET XL TRIO TABLET ER WORKS Met XL Trio 25 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cilnidipine, metoprolol and telmisartan. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood pressure when single or dual therapy is not effective. Cilnidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL Trio 25 Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Met XL Trio 25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Met XL Trio 25 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving UNSAFE Met XL Trio 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. warnings Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Met XL Trio 25 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CAUTION Met XL Trio 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL Trio 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Met XL Trio 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MET XL TRIO TABLET ER? If you miss a dose of Met XL Trio 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.