What is Prolomet XL 50? What is the mechanism of action and what are this medicine side effects?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on April 7, 2025.
Prolomet XL 50 contains 50mg of metoprolol, in an extended release formulation.
Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.
Commonly reported side effects of metoprolol include: cardiac failure, bradycardia, and hypotension.
Click on this link for more information:
https://www.drugs.com/metoprolol.html
The link below has known side effects of metoprolol.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/metoprolol-side-effects.html
Read next
What is the best time of day to take blood pressure medication?
Research has suggested that taking your blood pressure medication at night instead of in the morning can provide better blood pressure control at night without compromising daytime blood pressure control and reduce your overall risk of dying because of cardiovascular disease by 45%. Continue reading
Does metoprolol lower resting heart rate?
Yes, metoprolol can lower resting heart rate. It is a beta-blocking medication that is used to lower blood pressure, as well as relieve chest pain from angina pectoris. It is also used for the treatment of heart failure and heart attack. Metoprolol comes in both immediate-release and long-acting formulations. Continue reading
Metoprolol Succinate vs Tartrate: What's the difference between them?
Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate.
The main difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate is that metoprolol tartrate is only available as an immediate-release tablet which means it must be taken several times per day, whereas metoprolol succinate is an extended-release tablet that can be taken once a day. As a result, there are differences in the dosages and indications for both metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate and they are not considered interchangeable. Continue reading
Related medical questions
- Does metoprolol make you sleepy?
- Does metoprolol cause hair loss?
- How long does Metoprolol stay in your system after you stop taking it?
- How long does it take for metoprolol to work?
- Which is safer: metoprolol succinate or tartrate?
- Is Metoprolol a blood thinner?
- How is atenolol superior to metoprolol?
Drug information
- Metoprolol Information for Consumers
- Metoprolol prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side Effects of Metoprolol (detailed)
- Metoprolol user reviews (653)
Related support groups
- Metoprolol (197 questions, 410 members)