Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and preventing symptoms of migraine headache and tremors (fits). It affects our heart and blood circulatory system, especially controlling blood through arteries and veins. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
You can take Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's is generally safe to consume. You may have common side effects like feeling dizzy or exhausted, cold hands or feet, difficulty sleeping, and nightmares. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Don't stop taking Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's gradually may cause heart rhythm and blood pressure changes and cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome) or any heart blockage. Children weighing less than 4.5 pounds should not be given a Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer or problems with circulation (Raynaud's syndrome).
Uses of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's
High blood pressure (Hypertension), Chest pain (Angina), Heart rhythm disorder, Prevention of Heart attack, Prevention of migraines, and Anxiety.
Medicinal Benefits
Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's works by blocking both beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart's cells, lowering heart rate and decreasing heart blood pumping frequency, decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle, narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body's blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of a stroke, a heart attack, heart problems or kidney problems in the future. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's also improves the symptoms of heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person's stamina to do exercise with angina. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's is used in combination with thiazide diuretics and other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Additionally, Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits) and prevents migraine. Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.
Directions for Use
Swallow the tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's
Headaches
Feeling tired, dizzy or weak
Cold fingers or toes
Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's should not be used in the cardiogenic shock (heart unable to pump sufficient blood) and heart failure condition. Don't stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's gradually may cause heart rhythm and blood pressure changes and cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome) or any heart blockage. Children weighing less than 4.5 pounds should not be given a Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer or problems with circulation (Raynaud's syndrome). You should avoid discontinuing the use of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any surgery. Intake of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's may mask symptoms of diabetes. So tell your doctor if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It may also worsen your symptoms of congestive heart failure and bradycardia (slow heart rate less than 60). You should regularly monitor your prothrombin time if Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's is taken with anti-coagulants like warfarin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's may interact with other beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol) causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. Besides this, Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's should not be used with other blood pressure related medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin), asthma medications (theophylline) or any other pain killers. If you are using these medicines tell your doctor before taking Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's.
Drug-Food Interactions: Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's severely interact with grapefruit and protein enriched foods. Using Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's together with ayurvedic, homeopathy, unani, herbal supplements or any other OTC items may decrease the effects of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's. Hence, it is better to maintain at least 2 hours gap between the administration of Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's and these products.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Migrol TR 40 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to the people with diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure.