Metoprolol 50 Mg Tablet
Metoprolol 50 Mg Tablet
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Metoprolol Tablet Information
- Metoprolol Tablet Benefits & Uses
- Metoprolol Tablet Dosage & How to Take
- Metoprolol Tablet Side Effects
- Metoprolol Tablet Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Metoprolol Tablet with Other Drugs
- Metoprolol Tablet Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Metoprolol Tablet
- Metoprolol Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Metoprolol Tablet Benefits & Uses
Metoprolol Tablet is used to treat the following -
Metoprolol Tablet Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Metoprolol Tablet
Metoprolol Tablet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metoprolol Tablet is used -
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache Mild
- Fatigue Mild
- Dizziness Mild
- Abdominal Pain Mild
- Constipation Moderate
- Diarrhoea
- Slow heart rate (pulse)
- Anxiety Mild
- Insomnia Mild
- Blurred vision
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
- Chest Pain Moderate
Metoprolol Tablet Related Warnings
Is the use of Metoprolol Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Metoprolol. If you are pregnant, do not take Metoprolol without a doctor's advice.
SevereIs the use of Metoprolol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Metoprolol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
MildWhat is the effect of Metoprolol Tablet on the Kidneys?
Metoprolol is completely safe for kidneys.
SafeWhat is the effect of Metoprolol Tablet on the Liver?
Metoprolol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Metoprolol Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Metoprolol on the heart have been reported.
MildSevere Interaction of Metoprolol Tablet with Other Drugs
Metoprolol Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Metoprolol Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metoprolol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hyperthyroidism
- Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Depression
Frequently asked Questions about Metoprolol Tablet
Is this Metoprolol Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metoprolol is addictive.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Metoprolol. So it is best to avoid driving.
DangerousIs it safe?
Yes, Metoprolol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Metoprolol in mental disorders is not effective.
NoMetoprolol Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Metoprolol Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Metoprolol to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Metoprolol Tablet
Taking Metoprolol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 847-850
