Metoprolol Tartrate

COMMON BRAND(S): Lopressor

GENERIC NAME(S): Metoprolol Tartrate

Uses

Metoprolol Tartrate is used for the treatment of hypertension (hypertension) or with other medicines. Reducing hypertension helps in preventing stroke, heart attack and kidney problems. This drug is also used to improve chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Metoprolol Tartrate is a category of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of some natural chemicals in your body, such as on epinephrine, cardiovascular and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure and pressure on the heart.

How to use Metoprolol Tartrate

See also the warning section.

Take Metoprolol Tartrate from mouth, after food or on the right side, as directed by your doctor, usually 1-3 times a day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and treatment response.

To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication on low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use Metoprolol Tartrate regularly to get the most benefit. To help you remember, take it at the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine without consultation with your doctor. When the drug suddenly stops, your condition may worsen.

For the treatment of hypertension, you may take several weeks to get the full benefit of this medicine. It is important to continue taking this medicine even if you feel OK. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

To prevent chest pain, a second heart attack, or migraine headache, it is very important to set this medicine regularly. This drug should not be used when there is chest pain or migraine. Use other medicines to relieve sudden attacks as directed by your physician (for example, nitroglycerin tablets placed under the tongue for chest pain, “triptan” drug for migraine, such as Sumatriptan). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse (for example, if your regular blood pressure reading is high or increases, if you have chest pain or migraine more often ).

Side Effects

See also the warning section.

Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, and slow heartbeats can be slow. Reduction in sexual capacity is rarely reported. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lighthouse, slowly rise while sitting or lying down from the position of lying.

Metoprolol Tartrate can reduce blood flow in your hands and feet, so that they can get cold. Smoking can spoil this effect. Wear warm clothes and avoid using tobacco.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has decided that the benefit is higher than the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if there are no possible but serious side effects: heartbeat, severe dizziness, unconsciousness, blue fingers / toes, difficulty in breathing, new heart failure or Deteriorating symptoms (such as shortness of breath, swelling of ankle / leg, abnormal fatigue, abnormal / sudden weight gain), changes in mental / mood (e.g delusions, changes in mood, depression).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, if you see symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, get medical help immediately, including: granular, itching / swelling (especially the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you do not list other effects above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In America – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can notify the FDA of side effects on 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report the health effects of Canada on 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking Metoprolol Tartrate, tell your doctor or pharmacist whether you are allergic to it; Or other beta-blockers (such as atenolol, propranolol); Or if you have any other allergens. This product can have passive elements, which can cause allergic or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using Metoprolol Tartrate, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: problems of certain types of heart rhythm (such as slow heart beat, ill sinus syndrome, second- or third degree atrioventricular Block), respiratory problems (such as asthma), chronic bronchitis, emphysema), liver disease, heart failure, severe allergic reactions, including epinephrine Treatment is required, treatment of blood circulation (such as renal disease, peripheral vascular disease), mental / mood disorders (such as depression), a definite muscular disease (myasthenia gravis).

If you have diabetes, this product may face faster / faster heartbeat, when you usually feel that your blood glucose is very low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness and perspiration, are unaffected by this medicine. This product can make it difficult to control your blood glucose. Regularly check your blood glucose as directed and share the result with your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as thirst / urination. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program or diet.

Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products that you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs and herbal products).

Metoprolol Tartrate may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or dry. Unless you can safely do it, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires caution. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

During pregnancy, this drug should be used only when it is clearly necessary. It can harm an unborn child. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Metoprolol Tartrate passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Over Dose

If someone is treated and has serious symptoms like having trouble going out or breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call the Poison Control Center immediately. US residents can call their local venom control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canadians can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: very slow heart beat, severe dizziness, severe weakness, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes that can help this drug work better (like stress reduction programs, exercise and diet changes).

When taking this medicine, check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) regularly. Learn how to check your own blood pressure and pulse at home, and share the results with your doctor.

Laboratory and / or medical tests (such as liver function tests) may be periodically reviewed for monitoring or checking side-effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, then as soon as you remember, take it. If it is near the next dose time, then leave the thesis dose. Take your next dose at regular times. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Until instructed not to do so, do not flush the medicines in the toilet and do not drain in the drain. When this period expires or does not need it, then properly release this product. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Disclaimer: DrLinex has made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.