Betaloc



 
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Betaloc - Basic Information

 

Indication of Betaloc:

Oral metoprolol is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and as prophylaxis for migraines.Intravenous therapy: Metoprolol can be given intravenously to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

Action of Betaloc:

Metoprolol acts on beta-adrenoreceptors present in the heart slowing the heart rate and decreasing the amount of work the heart has to do. It reduces blood pressure, reduces the frequency of angina attacks and has also been shown to reduce mortality in patients who have had a myocardial infarction by mechanisms that are not completely understood. In patients with abnormal heart rhythms, metoprolol has a regulating effect on the heart rate. Metoprolol has been shown to exert a prophylactic effect in both classical and common migraine.

Dose Advice of Betaloc:

Take Metoprolol as authorized by your doctor.Hypertension (high blood pressure)Initial treatment: Mild hypertension: One 50 mg tablet or one 100 mg tablet is given once a day for one week.Severe hypertension: One 50 mg tablet or one 100 mg tablet twice a day for one week.After the first week one 50 mg tablet or one 100 mg tablet should be given either once or twice daily.The maximum daily dose should not exceed 400 mg and no added benefits occur by giving doses greater than 200 mg.Angina: One 50 mg tablet or one 100 mg tablet given two or three times a day.Myocardial infarction: Initially treatment is Betaloc 50 mg tablets twice a day and this should be continued for 48 hours. After this a 100 mg tablet should be taken twice daily.Intravenous Metoprolol can be given however this must be administered by experienced staff with close monitoring.Migraine prophylaxis100 to 150 mg is given in two divided doses - one in the morning and one in the evening.

Schedule of Betaloc:

S4

Common side effects of Betaloc:

Gastrointestinal upsets Sleep disturbances BradycardiaPostural disorders Raynauds phenomenonPalpitationsFatigueDizziness headacheNauseaDiarrhoeaConstipationAbdominal painDyspnoea on exertion

Uncommon side effects of Betaloc:

Deterioration of heart failure symptomsHeart blockOedemaPrecordial painCardiac conduction disturbancesCardiac arrhythmiasGangrene in patients with pre-existing severe peripheral circulatory disordersParaesthesiaMuscle crampsVomitingDry mouthThrombocytopeniaLiver function test abnormalitiesHepatitisWeight gainDepressionImpaired concentrationNervousness and anxietySexual dysfunctionMemory impairmentConfusionHallucinationsBronchospasm RhinitisDisturbances of visionDry irritated eyes TinnitusTaste disturbancesRash Increased sweatingAlopeciaPhotosensitivity reactionsArthralgiaSyncope

Diseases treated by Betaloc:

Cardiomyopathy Tetralogy of Fallot Tricuspid Valvular Disease


GN: Metoprolol tartrate

Con: high blood pressure