Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule

Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 100 mg of metoprolol succinate in each capsule. It belongs to the beta-blocker class and is used to help manage high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart rhythm or heart-related conditions. Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule is a higher-strength extended-release option intended for patients whose doctor has decided a 100 mg dose is appropriate. It should be used exactly as prescribed, because the right dose depends on the condition being treated and how you respond to metoprolol succinate.

How it works: Metoprolol succinate in Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, which slows the heart rate and reduces how hard the heart has to work. As an extended-release capsule, it releases the medicine slowly so its effect lasts longer over the day.

Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule is stronger than the 25 mg and 50 mg capsule options, so it is usually chosen when a lower dose is not enough or when a clinician wants a full maintenance dose in one capsule. Because it is an extended-release capsule, it is designed to release medicine gradually through the day, which may help provide steadier control than an immediate-release form. This strength is not a usual starting point for many patients and is meant for people already assessed by a doctor.

• High blood pressure
• Chest pain from angina
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Long-term heart protection after heart attack
• Other doctor-directed heart conditions

• Swallow Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep blood levels steady.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• If your doctor instructs you to open the capsule, sprinkle the pellets on soft food and swallow right away without chewing them.
• Do not stop taking Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or blood pressure control.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule provides 100 mg of metoprolol succinate in an extended-release form. Depending on the reason it was prescribed, it is often taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule under specialist direction. The maximum daily amount is individualized and should be set only by your doctor, especially with this higher-strength capsule.

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

Common side effects of Metoprolol Succinate may include:

• Tiredness or low energy
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Slow heart rate
• Headache
• Nausea
• Cold hands or feet
• More noticeable lightheadedness at this 100 mg strength in sensitive patients

• Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule is a higher-strength dose, so it may cause more pronounced dizziness or low heart rate in people who are sensitive to beta-blockers.
• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, heart failure, diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or a history of very slow pulse.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly unless a doctor tells you to do so.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness with this capsule.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how this 100 mg dose affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are also taking nitrates or other blood pressure medicines, because the combination can lower blood pressure too much.
• If you are scheduled for surgery, let the surgical team know you take metoprolol succinate.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers
• Antiarrhythmic medicines such as digoxin or amiodarone
• Diabetes medicines, including insulin and oral agents
• Certain antidepressants that can affect metoprolol levels
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness

Store Metolar XR 100 mg Capsule in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.