Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker medication commonly used to manage hypertension and support heart health. By reducing the heart rate and workload, it effectively decreases high blood pressure, thereby lowering the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Metoprolol tablets are typically prescribed for conditions that include angina and heart failure. This medication is also useful in treating irregular heartbeats and preventing migraines. It functions by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, like epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. Metoprolol is crucial in the management of cardiovascular diseases, providing patients with a reliable solution to maintain optimal heart function.Active substance:
MetoprololPharmachologic effect:
Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker that reduces heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure, thereby decreasing myocardial oxygen demand and controlling hypertension.Indications:
- Hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Arrhythmias
Contraindications:
- Severe bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to metoprolol or other beta-blockers
Side effects:
In order of decreasing probability: Fatigue, Dizziness, Depression, Shortness of breath, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Cold extremities, Gastrointestinal disturbances, Rash
Dosing and Administration:
The usual initial dosage for hypertension is 100 mg daily in single or divided doses. Dosage may be increased at weekly intervals until optimal blood pressure control is achieved. For angina pectoris, the usual dosage is 100-400 mg daily in divided doses. For heart failure, the initial dose is 12.5-25 mg once daily, which may be gradually increased. Dosage should be adjusted based on patient response and tolerance.
Storage:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F).
Metoprolol
in Cyrillic : Метопролол
SUBSTANCE
Metoprolol
DOSAGE FORM
tablets
