Kimet Xl 25 Tablet 10

Kimet XL-25 Tablet is used to manage high blood pressure, chest pain caused by angina, and heart failure, and to reduce the risk of another heart attack in adults.

Uses of Kimet XL-25 Tablet are:

• High Blood Pressure: Helps lower and control blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
• Angina: Reduces chest pain by lowering the heart's workload and oxygen demand.
• Heart Failure: Improves heart function and reduces the risk of hospitalisation in people with a failing heart.
• Post Heart Attack Care: Helps lower the risk of a further heart attack after one has occurred.

Here's how to take Kimet XL-25 Tablet correctly:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet.

• Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Kimet XL-25 Tablet is taken orally.

Kimet XL-25 Tablet contains S-Metoprolol (25 mg). It works on the body as follows:

• Blocking Beta-1 Receptors: S-Metoprolol blocks the action of chemicals called norepinephrine and epinephrine on beta-1 receptors in the heart. These receptors are the target for adrenaline, a hormone that increases heart rate and blood pressure during stressful situations.

• Reducing Heart Workload: By blocking beta-1 receptors, S-Metoprolol reduces the heart rate, contractility (the force of heart muscle contraction), and conduction velocity (the speed at which electrical impulses travel through the heart). This reduces the workload on the heart and its oxygen demand.

• Lowering Blood Pressure: S-Metoprolol lowers blood pressure by reducing the output of the heart, which means less blood is pumped out with each heartbeat.

• Improving Cardiac Function: In patients with heart failure, S-Metoprolol improves the efficiency of the heart, helping it to function better.

• Store Kimet XL-25 Tablet at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.

• Keep it in a dry place, away from excessive light and moisture.

• Ensure that the medicine is out of reach of children and pets.

• Always check the expiry date before taking the medication, and do not use it past its expiry.

• If you have hypertension, try to cut down on your sodium intake. This means limiting salty foods like chips, ready-meals, and adding less salt to your food.

• For those managing angina or heart failure, regular mild exercise such as walking can be beneficial. However, always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.