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Belol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Belol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Belol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Belol include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed Belol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Belol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Belol's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Belol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Belol related warnings section.
Belol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Belol in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate). The section on Belol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Belol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Belol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Belol 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 Belol safe for pregnant women?
Belol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Belol without medical advice.
Is the use of Belol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Belol as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Belol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Belol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Belol on the Liver?
Belol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Belol on the Heart?
Belol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Belol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Belol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Belol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Belol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Belol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Belol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Belol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Belol
When consumed with certain foods, Belol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Belol
Consumption of alcohol and Belol together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Belol can be taken with lisinopril, no clinical meaningful interaction have been reported between these two medicines. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction occurs between them. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medications at the same time.
Belol is a brand name of metoprolol. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called beta blocker. It is used to treat chest pain, heart failure, and high blood pressure. It also helps to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
Yes, Belol can cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug, especially in the older patients. However, if you feel excess gain of weight after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor.
It is recommended to avoid taking Belol with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Belol. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Belol 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.
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