Metocard XL 100 mg - (Metoprolol) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, and Brand Substitutes with similar Generic (Salt) Composition. - www.genericdrugscan.com
Metocard XL (100 mg) [Metoprolol]
Drug brand Metocard XL (100 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Metoprolol. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 94.00 (arround $1.316 US Dollar)| Generic : | Metoprolol |
| Pharma Company : | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Brand Label : | Metocard XL (100 mg) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition : | Metoprolol-100 mg |
| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 9.4 |
| Price Pack : | Rs 94.00 INR (arround $1.316 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Metocard XL (100 mg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredient or salt in Metocard XL (100 mg) is Metoprolol.
Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol also is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Metoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
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Generic Drug Substitutes for : Metocard XL (100 mg)
There are 31 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Metocard XL (100 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Metoprolol-100 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Metoprolol-100 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Actiblok IPR (100 mg) | 95.00 | Betaloc (100 mg) | 54.00 |
| Betaone XL (100 mg) | 86.50 | Betapil (100 mg) | 310.00 |
| CG-ROL-XL (100 mg) | 68.00 | Embeta (100 mg) | 25.00 |
| Embeta XR (100 mg) | 93.86 | Lopresor (100 mg) | 68.60 |
| Lopressor (100 mg) | 39.89 | Met XL (100 mg) | 65.00 |
| Metaloc XL (100 mg) | 82.00 | Meto ER (100 mg) | 90.60 |
| Metolar (100 mg) | 46.20 | Metolar F (100 mg) | 38.50 |
| Metolar XR (100 mg) | 95.00 | Metoprolol (100 mg) | 13.75 |
| Metox ER (100 mg) | 146.00 | Metzok (100 mg) | 102.00 |
| Myoprol XL (100 mg) | 74.15 | Nexmet XL (100 mg) | 129.00 |
| Opol (100 mg) | 44.90 | Prolomet XL (100 mg) | 99.00 |
| Protol XL (100 mg) | 82.00 | Revelol XL (100 mg) | 98.90 |
| Seloken XL (100 mg) | 197.00 | Starpress XL (100 mg) | 77.53 |
| Supermet (100 mg) | 71.66 | Supermet XL (100 mg) | 72.14 |
| Tolol XR FC (100 mg) | 82.00 | Topol XL (100 mg) | 70.00 |
| Vivalol (100 mg) | 66.70 |