Betaloc 25mg Tablet (Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg)

Medical Description

Betaloc 25mg tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine containing metoprolol as the active ingredient. Metoprolol is used to treat raised blood pressure (hypertension) and various other heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain), heart failure, preventing further complications. Metoprolol in the Betaloc 25mg tablet is a ‘Selective beta-blocker’ class of medicine, with action specific to the heart muscles. This medicine acts by relaxing the blood vessels thereby reducing the load on the heart and decreasing the blood pressure. Betaloc 25mg tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Abruptly stopping this medicine can lead to hypertensive crisis meaning a sudden rise in blood pressure further leading to heart attack and various critical conditions. You may experience dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing while on this medicine. If these symptoms worsen or do not resolve, reach out to the doctor immediately. Before using the Betaloc 25mg tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

uses

Betaloc 25mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure mainly, along with certain heart conditions such as angina (chest pain), and heart failure.
Decreased blood pressure helps prevent other conditions like kidney problems, stroke, heart attack and migraine.

contraindications

If you are allergic to Metoprolol or any other ingredients of Betaloc 25mg tablet.
If you have any heart condition such as heart block, uncontrolled heart failure.
If you have asthma or any lung condition.
If you have low blood pressure, diabetes.
If you have renal or liver disease.
If you have an electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance.
If you have a decreased heart rate.
If you are on medication like verapamil, diltiazem, disopyramide (heart medicine).

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Side effects of Betaloc 25 MG

Dizziness
Headache
Decreased heart rate
Difficulty in breathing
A sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a seated or lying down position (orthostatic hypotension)
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Tiredness

Mode of Action of Betaloc 25 MG

How Does It Work?
Betaloc 25mg tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels, slowing down the heart rate. By doing this, it reduces the workload on the heart of pumping the blood effectively.

Directions for Use of Betaloc 25 MG

Betaloc 25mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Betaloc 25 MG

Interactions with other medicines
The effect of medications used to treat diabetes such as insulin may be increased with Betaloc 25mg tablet
Medicine used to treat heart failure like digoxin may alter the effect.
Medicine used to treat heart conditions such as verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine can cause decreased heart rate, low blood pressure when used along with this medicine.
Pain-killer medicines like diclofenac, indometacin may decrease the effect of Betaloc 25mg tablet.
Rifampicin (anti-tubercular) may decrease the effect of Betaloc 25mg tablet, whereas paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline (mood elevator), cimetidine (acid-lowering), hydralazine (anti-allergic), lidoc…
Concurrent use of hormonal pills such as oestrogen decreases the anti-hypertensive action of this medicine
Concurrent use of certain medicines such as aldesleukin (skin cancer), alprostadil (erectile dysfunction), clonazepam, diazepine (mood and sleep) increases the effect of Betaloc 25mg tablet.
Discuss with your doctor any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.