Metoprolol tartrate

Metoprolol tartrate
(Beta-Blockers)

Dosage form	Brand	Strength
Immediate release tablet	Metprolol®	100 mg

Indication : Angina pectoris, HTN, hemodynamically stable acute MI.

Mechanism of action : Block the agonistic effect of the sympathetic neurotransmitters by competing for receptor binding sites.

Pregnancy Category C(1^st trimester), D(2^nd&3^rd trimester)

Contraindication : Severe sinus bradycadia, significant 1^st-degree heart block.

Precaution : Do not w/draw therapy abruptly but gradually taper 1-2 wk to avoid acute tachycardia, ischemia

Drug Interaction : Increased risk of myocardial depression w/verapamil, diliazem&class I antiarrhythmics.

Side Effect : Hypotention, bradycardia, 1^st-degree heart block; dizziness, fatigue, depression, pruritus, rash.

Monitoring parameters : Blood cell counts and Blood glucose concentrations(for diabetic patients)

Usual Dose : Oral. 100 to 400 mg administered once a day for maintenance of established dosage requirements.

Patient Education : Pt may not experience symtoms of hypertention; importance of taking medication only as directed and keeping appointments with physican. even if feeling well

Missed Dose : Takeing as soon as possible; not takeing at all if within 4 hpurs of next scheduled dose; not doubling doses

Auxiliary labels  : Do not take other medicine without your doctor’s advice

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