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Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet include Slow heart rate (pulse). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate). Other contraindications of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Seloken shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Seloken as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Seloken on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Seloken on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Seloken may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Seloken XL 100 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Seloken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Do not take the medicine on empty stomach, take it with food or just after food. Please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions regarding when to take and how to take.
Seloken works by inhibiting the functioning of certain natural chemicals in the body like epinephrine, which in turn leads to the widening of the blood vessels. This abolishes heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
It is recommended to avoid taking Seloken with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Seloken. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Seloken can make you feel tired, because it drops your heart rate, and if your heart rate is dropped, the amount of blood that your heart is pumping also decreases. This creates symptoms of fatigue, impotence, drowsiness, and lethargy. Please consult your doctor if you feel tired after taking this drug.
Yes, Seloken can affect fertility. As per clinical studies, fertility defect was found in animal models, human clinical trial on fertility is still pending. You should take precaution while taking medicine during pregnancy. However, it is best to inform the doctor before taking these two medicines together.
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