Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet

Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet is an extended-release tablet that contains 50 mg of metoprolol succinate in each tablet. It belongs to the beta-blocker class and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm or heart failure conditions when prescribed by a clinician. Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet works by helping the heart beat more slowly and with less force, which can reduce strain on the heart. It is a prescription medicine and should be used exactly as directed for the condition your doctor is treating.

How it works: Metoprolol succinate in Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet blocks beta receptors in the heart, which lowers heart rate and reduces how hard the heart has to work. Because this is an extended-release tablet, the medicine is released gradually to help provide steady control over the day.

Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet is a mid-range tablet strength that fits typical maintenance dosing for many adults, rather than a very low starting dose or a high-strength step-up dose. Because this is the only strength sold in our range, a doctor may choose Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet when 50 mg is the appropriate amount to balance symptom control, heart rate response, and tolerability. The extended-release tablet is designed to release metoprolol over time, so the effect is smoother and longer lasting than an immediate-release tablet.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart failure
• Fast or irregular heartbeat in selected patients
• Reducing heart-related strain after a heart event

• Swallow Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the extended-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day, with or without food, exactly as your doctor tells you.
• If your prescription is once daily, take only one dose in 24 hours unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not stop Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or heart problems.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Because this is not a chewable or liquid form, it is meant to be swallowed as a tablet only.

Each Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of metoprolol succinate in an extended-release tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and the doctor decides the exact schedule and whether the dose needs to be adjusted. Do not exceed the amount prescribed; the maximum daily dose depends on the reason for treatment and your medical history, not just the tablet strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metoprolol Succinate may include:

• Dizziness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Slow heartbeat
• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Cold hands or feet
• Mild sleep changes

• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing, because beta-blockers can tighten the airways in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, since Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet can mask signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, especially if it causes dizziness or tiredness.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without medical advice, particularly if you have angina or coronary artery disease.
• Tell your prescriber about heart block, very slow pulse, low blood pressure, circulation problems, or heart failure before taking it.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness in some people taking metoprolol succinate.
• If you have had a heart attack or are on other heart medicines, your doctor may need to monitor your pulse and blood pressure closely.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers
• Digoxin or other medicines that slow the heart
• Insulin and oral diabetes medicines
• Clonidine, especially if it is stopped suddenly
• Certain antidepressants or medicines that affect metoprolol levels

Store Betabest XL 50 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.