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Evimeto 25 MG Tablet
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Evimeto 25 MG Tablet

Manufactured byJubilant Life Sciences
ContainsMetoprolol
Description
Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood), arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), thyrotoxicosis (the symptoms caused by the overactive thyroid gland). It also prevents migraines (severe headache accompanied by sensitivity to light) and heart damage following a heart attack. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet slows down the activity of your heart, allowing your heart to beat less forcefully. Thus, this medicine helps to prevent abnormally fast heartbeats. It also reduces the blood pressure in your body. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet may cause some side effects like dizziness, headache, breathing difficulty, and low blood pressure. If you feel dizzy or tired, care must be taken while driving vehicles or operating machines. Do not take this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet may interact with the action of other medicines. Inform your doctor about any other health issues you have or if you are undergoing any medical treatment before taking this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Evimeto 25 MG Tablet

  • Breathing difficulty
  • Low blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Tiredness
  • Weight gain

Uses of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Migraine Prevention
  • Heart Attack
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet can be observed within 1 hour of taking the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on treatment with Evimeto 25 MG Tablet because it can lower the blood pressure drastically.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Evimeto 25 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Evimeto 25 MG Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Allergic reaction to this medicine is rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Severe bradycardia

Bradycardia or slow heart rate occurs when your heart beats less than 60 times per minute. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended to treat a slow heart rate.

Second or third-degree heart block

There are electrical signals that control the heartbeat. These signals help your heart muscle to contract and pump blood properly. Heart block occurs when these signals are slowed down. Heart block is named first-, second-, or third-degree. First-degree heart block is the least severe, second-degree heart block is severe and can often progress to third-degree heart block, the most severe form. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended to treat second or third-degree heart block that requires emergency attention.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Major surgery

If you are planning to undergo major surgery, you should use Evimeto 25 MG Tablet with care.

Driving or operating machine

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet may cause dizziness and fatigue in some people. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.

Sports

Athletes are advised not to indulge in certain sports while using Evimeto 25 MG Tablet. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. If you are actively involved in sports, you are advised to refer to the list of medicines published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that are not to be taken while participating in certain sports events.

Use in children

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adloescents below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of its use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet, make sure that you take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose

Overdose

If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet, seek immediate medical guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on treatment with Evimeto 25 MG Tablet because it can lower the blood pressure drastically.
Interaction with Medicine

Amlodipine

Aminophylline

Diltiazem

Disease interactions

Asthma/ COPD

Use Evimeto 25 MG Tablet with caution if you have a respiratory condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Evimeto 25 MG Tablet can cause shortness of breath and also worsens other respiratory symptoms.

Diabetes

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet can mask the symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetic patients. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary if you are a diabetic patient and taking this medicine.

Liver Disease

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of liver troubles. This medicine breaks down in your liver and is excreted through urine. Using this medicine while you have pre-existing liver troubles can further worsen your condition and may cause serious damages to your liver. Inform your doctor if you have liver troubles.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma or high eye pressure occurs when the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged. Take Evimeto 25 MG Tablet with caution if you have such a condition as it may increase the risk of mydriasis (a condition in which the pupil of the eye gets widened due to increased eye pressure).

Hyperlipidaemia

Hyperlipidaemia is a condition in which there are high levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood. Evimeto 25 MG Tablet can increase the cholesterol levels in your blood. Hence use Evimeto 25 MG Tablet with caution.

Hypotension

Evimeto 25 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have hypotension (reduced blood pressure).
Food interactions
Multivitamins with minerals may reduce the effectiveness of Evimeto 25 MG Tablet when used together. Take Evimeto 25 MG Tablet 2 hours before taking multivitamins with minerals.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Evimeto 25 MG Tablet with or without food. Appropriate lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and smoking cessation should be done along with this medicine to get the best possible effect. It may cause dizziness. If this happens, get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Evimeto 25 MG Tablet blocks beta receptors and as a result, your heart beats more slowly and less forcefully. It also helps to lower the blood pressure and strain on your heart.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Cardioselective beta blockers, Beta Blockers

Schedule

Schedule H

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