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Metoprolol is a drug from the group of beta-blockers, or beta-blockers. This means that its mechanism of action is to block beta-adrenergic receptors. Taking metoprolol will inhibit the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, the activity of which causes, among others, narrowing of the blood vessels and thus increase in blood pressure.
Manufacturer of the drug: different manufacturers depending on the preparation
Form, dose, packaging: coated tablets, sustained release tablets; 50 mg, 100 mg; 23,75 mg, 47,5 mg, 95 mg, 142,5 mg, 190 mg; pack of 28, 30, 60
Availability category: Rp – prescription drug
The active substance: winian metoprololu
Metoprolol – indications for use
The primary indication for use metoprolol there is arterial hypertension, but also angina, problems with the cardiovascular system, in particular supraventricular tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmias. metoprolol it is also used as an adjunct to hyperthyroidism. metoprolol it is also used after myocardial infarction, as it reduces the risk of complications (e.g. prevents ventricular fibrillation) and thus there is no need to use too high doses of painkillers.
Metoprolol – dosage
Regarding dosage metoprolol, the drug should be used as prescribed by your doctor, depending on doses preparation containing metoprolol. The drug is intended for oral use. It is very important to both metoprolol, as well as other drugs from the beta-blockers group, do not discontinue overnight, but take care to gradually reduce doses. Sudden withdrawal metoprolol could lead to a situation where your blood pressure could rise very intensively and be difficult to lower.
Metoprolol – contraindications to use
Ruthless a contraindication for use metoprolol is hypersensitive to this drug or other beta-blockers, and is allergic to any of the excipients. A contraindication for use metoprolol There is also atrioventricular block, heart failure that has not been treated – pulmonary edema or hypotension.
Metoprolol – warnings
Use metoprolol it can make you feel dizzy, sleepy and tired. The drug can be administered to female patients during pregnancy only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the embryo or fetus. Concentration metoprolol in milk is about three times higher than in plasma, therefore, breastfed infants should be monitored for signs of beta-andrenergic blockade while the mother is taking the drug.
Metoprolol – interactions with other drugs
Should not be used metoprolol when used with adrenergic agonists, as this is the opposite. Metoprolol should not be taken while taking MAO inhibitors. Concomitant intravenous administration of calcium channel blockers or the use of antiarrhythmic drugs is also contraindicated.
Metoprolol – side effects
Patients who take preparations containing metoprolol, the most common complaints are fatigue, headache, dizziness, fainting and balance disorders. Occasionally, bradycardia may occur (slow heart rate – the heart rate drops below 60 beats per minute). Taking metoprolol sometimes causes, among others: disturbance of concentration, pain in the precordial area, feeling of cold extremities, bronchospasm.