What is the drug betaloc used for?
Betaloc CR tablets are used for: • lowering high blood pressure, also called hypertension, to reduce the risk of complications due to high blood pressure such as stroke, heart attack or early death. preventing angina (heart or chest pain brought on by stress or exercise in patients with coronary heart disease).
When is the best time to take betaloc?
When to take BETALOC. Take your medicine at about the same time each day before or after food. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it.
What are the side effects of taking metoprolol?
Side Effects
- Blurred vision.
- chest pain or discomfort.
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
- slow or irregular heartbeat.
Does betaloc lower heart rate?
Metoprolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. It works by slowing down your heart rate and relaxing your blood vessels. This is how the drug helps to decrease your blood pressure and prevent angina (a type of chest pain).
What are the side effects of taking betaloc?
Side effects of Betaloc Tablets
- Headache, tiredness, drowsiness, weakness, or lack of energy;
- Aches and pains, painful joints;
- Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting;
- Stomach upset, diarrhoea or constipation, weight gain;
- Dry mouth, changes in taste sensation;
- Difficulty sleeping, nightmares;
- Mood changes;
Does betaloc have side effects?
As with other beta-blocker medicines, BETALOC may cause dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, or drowsiness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to BETALOC before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or light-headed.
What happens if I stop taking betaloc?
Don’t stop taking metoprolol suddenly. If you do, you may experience worse chest pain, a jump in blood pressure, or even have a heart attack. Stopping metoprolol is not recommended.
Is betaloc safe?
Kidney. Betaloc 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Betaloc 25mg Tablet is recommended.
What is an acceptable heart rate on beta-blockers?
Your maximum heart rate—the upper limit of what your cardiovascular system can handle during physical activity—can be estimated by subtracting your age from 220. So, if you’re 35 years old, your estimated maximum heart rate is around 185 beats per minute (bpm).
What happens if I take metoprolol on an empty stomach?
You can take metoprolol with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. Some tablets have a score line to help you break them in half and make it easier to swallow.