Betaloc tab

Manufacturer

AstraZeneca

Distributor

Zuellig Pharma

Contents

Metoprolol tartrate

Class

Beta-Blockers

Indications

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage

Hypertension, angina pectoris & cardiac arrhythmias 100-200 mg as a single or divided dose. Increased as necessary. MI maintenance 200 mg daily in divided doses. Hyperthyroidism 150-200 mg daily in 3-4 doses. Increased as necessary. Functional heart disorders w/ palpitations 100 mg daily as a single dose in the morning. Increased as necessary. Migraine prophylaxis 100-200 mg daily in divided doses. Increased as necessary.

Contraindication

AV block II & III, uncompensated cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, marked clinically relevant sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, severe peripheral arterial circulatory disorder.

Precautions

Obstructive pulmonary disease contraindicated unless other suitable drugs not tolerated / effective. Treatment should be w/drawn gradually. Cardiac decompensation. Pregnancy & lactation. Lower doses/gradually w/draw w/ increased bradycardia. Bioavailability may be increased w/ liver cirrhosis. Prior to surgery, anaesthetist should be informed that patient is on a β-blocker. Patients w/ ischemic heart disease kept under close surveillance during withdrawal.

Adverse Reactions

Occasionally fatigue, dizziness, headache, bradycardia, postural disorders (occasionally w/ syncope), nausea & vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspnoea on exertion.

Drug Interaction

Inhalation anaesth enhance cardiodepressant effect. Rifampicin. Cimetidine. Indomethacin. Oral antidiabetics. Lidocaine.

Packing/Presentation

50mg x 100's

100mg x 100's

Pregnancy Category

C; D in 2nd & 3rd trimesters