Metolar Injection 5ml(Metoprolol Tartrate 1mg)

Description

Metolar 5 MG Injection is a heart medicine that contains Metoprolol. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris (chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood), and arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Metolar 5 MG Injection helps in preventing heart attack (a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply). Metolar 5 MG Injection works by reducing the rate and force of the contractions of your heart. Thus it decreases high blood pressure.

Metolar 5 MG Injection may cause side effects like headache, breathing difficulty, and pain at the injection site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time. This medicine may also cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine. Do not receive Metolar 5 MG Injection if you are allergic to it.

Metolar 5 MG Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in the hospital setting. Your doctor will decide the dose of this medicine and the duration of treatment based on your condition. Appropriate lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and smoking cessation can be followed besides taking this medicine for better results.

Metolar 5 MG Injection may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor about your complete medical history including medical conditions if any. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before receiving Metolar 5 MG Injection. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Metolar 5 MG Injection
Cold hands and feet
Nervousness
Dizziness
Headache
Breathing difficulty
Pain at the injection site
Dry mouth
Muscle pain
Weight gain

Uses of Metolar 5 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition where your heartbeats are irregular. Metolar 5 MG Injection slows down the activity of your heart allowing your heart to beat slower and less forcefully. Therefore it is used to treat heart rhythm problems.
Acute myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or a heart attack occurs when one of your heart’s blood vessels is blocked due to a clot or when the blood flow to your heart decreases or stops. Metolar 5 MG Injection causes blood vessels to relax resulting in an improved blood flow to your heart. Metolar 5 MG Injection is used in comination with oral metoprolol maintenance therapy to treat acute myocardial infarction.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid receiving Metolar 5 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Bradycardia
Bradycardia or slow heart rate occurs when your heart beats less than 60 times per minute. Metolar 5 MG Injection is not recommended to treat a slow heart rate.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Metolar 5 MG Injection is not recommended for use in your pregnancy. If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before receiving this injection.
Breast-feeding
Metolar 5 MG Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause any side effects in breastfed infants. However, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this injection.
General warnings
Sports
Athletes are advised not to indulge in certain sports while using Metolar 5 MG Injection. Archery, racing, shooting, and other high-risk sports should be avoided. If you are actively involved in sports, you are advised to refer to the list of medicines published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that are not to be taken while participating in certain sports events.
Use in children
Metolar 5 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Metolar 5 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Metolar 5 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low.

General Instructions

Metolar 5 MG Injection is used to treat irregular heartbeats and heart attacks.

Metolar 5 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting.

Report any undesirable effects to the doctor promptly. You may observe a small bump at the site of injection which is normal.

Metolar 5 MG Injection is administered as metoprolol iv push (intravenous push) over 1 to 2 minutes, the dose can be repeated for every 5 minutes as needed based on the strength of the medicine.