Manufacturer: Astra Zeneca
Pharmaceutical name: Metoprolol Tartrate
Pack: 30 pills (100 mg)
Betaloc is a selective β1 receptor blocker indicated for the management of hypertension, angina, and heart arrhythmias. The active component in Betaloc capsules is Metoprolol Tartrate.
Betaloc primarily functions by inhibiting beta-adrenoreceptors in the heart and is utilized to treat hypertension, chest pain (angina), and irregular heartbeats, as well as to manage and prevent myocardial infarction. It affects the autonomic nervous system, which normally increases heart rate by blocking its receptors, thereby reducing excessively rapid heart rhythms. Additionally, it decreases myocardial irritability and cardiac output, among other effects.
Betaloc should be taken with food or immediately after a meal. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet; instead, swallow it with a glass of water. The dosage is determined by the condition being treated and may range from 100 to 450 mg per day. Your physician should prescribe your specific dosage. Older adults are advised to start with a daily dose of 50 mg. Dosage adjustments are not needed for kidney failure, but for liver failure, alternative beta-adrenoblockers that are not metabolized by the liver should be used. If you forget a dose of Betaloc, take it as soon as you remember; however, if your next scheduled dose is within 4 hours, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take an extra dose to make up for the one you missed. If you experience symptoms such as irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness or fainting, or bluish-colored fingernails, seek immediate medical attention.
Common tolerance to Betaloc may lead to several side effects, including abdominal cramps, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, memory loss, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold extremities, sore throat, diarrhea, constipation, and shortness of breath or wheezing.
Store between 15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep Betaloc protected from moisture and sunlight in a tightly sealed, light-resistant container.