Metocard Tablets 100mg No. 10×3: Effective Beta-Blocker for Hypertension, Angina, and Arrhythmias
Description: Metocard tablets 100mg are a cardioselective beta-blocker used for treating high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and heart rhythm disorders. These white, round, biconvex tablets with a dividing risk contain the active ingredient metoprolol tartrate.
Benefits:
- Effective Blood Pressure Control: Metocard effectively lowers blood pressure by reducing heart rate and improving blood flow.
- Relief from Angina: It reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks, allowing for increased exercise tolerance.
- Heart Rhythm Regulation: Metocard helps regulate irregular heartbeats, particularly those caused by supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular extrasystole.
Important Considerations:
- Dose Adjustment: The dose of insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs for patients with diabetes may need to be adjusted while taking Metocard.
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Patients should be able to monitor their heart rate and consult a doctor if it falls below 50 beats per minute.
- Gradual Discontinuation: Metocard should be discontinued gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms like increased angina attacks and blood pressure.
- Potential Side Effects: While generally well-tolerated, Metocard can cause side effects like fatigue, dizziness, and decreased heart rate.
- Pregnancy and Lactation: Use Metocard during pregnancy only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. It is not recommended during breastfeeding.
- Interaction with Other Medications: Metocard can interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.
Who Should Take Metocard?
This medication is suitable for individuals diagnosed with:
- Arterial Hypertension: High blood pressure, including hyperkinetic type.
- Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD): Myocardial infarction (secondary prevention) and prevention of angina attacks.
- Heart Rhythm Disturbances: Supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular extrasystole.
- Hyperthyroidism: As part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Migraine Prevention: To reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
Dosing and Administration:
Metocard tablets are taken orally, usually once or twice daily, with or immediately after meals. Tablets can be divided in half but not chewed.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for detailed dosage instructions and potential risks based on your individual health condition.
Find Metocard tablets 100mg No. 10×3 at your local pharmacy or order online.
Note: This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new medication.
| INN | METOPROLOL |
|---|---|
| The code | 3 354 |
| Barcode | 5 903 060 005 365 |
| Dosage | 100mg |
| Active substance | Metoprolol tartrate |
| Manufacturer | Pharm.z-d Polpharma SA, Poland |
| Indications Applications | arterial hypertension (including hyperkinetic type) as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents; IHD: myocardial infarction (secondary prevention – complex therapy), prevention of angina attacks; heart rhythm disturbances (supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular extrasystole); hyperthyroidism (complex therapy); prevention of migraine attacks. |
| Contraindications | cardiogenic shock; AV block II or III degree; sinoatrial blockade; SSSU; severe bradycardia; chronic heart failure in the phase of decompensation; Prinzmetal's angina; arterial hypotension (in the case of use in the secondary prevention of myocardial infarction – systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg, heart rate less than 45 beats / min); lactation period; simultaneous reception with MAO inhibitors; simultaneous intravenous administration of verapamil; age up to 18 years; hypersensitivity to metoprolol or other components of the drug, other beta-blockers. With caution, the drug should be prescribed for diabetes mellitus, metabolic acidosis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (pulmonary emphysema, chronic obstructive bronchitis), obliterating peripheral vascular diseases (intermittent claudication, Raynaud's syndrome), chronic liver and / or kidney failure, myasthenia gravis, pheochromocytoma, AV blockade of the 1st degree, thyrotoxicosis, depression (including history), psoriasis, pregnancy, as well as elderly patients. |
| Side effects | From the side of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: increased fatigue, weakness, headache, slowing down the rate of mental and motor reactions; rarely – paresthesia in the limbs (in patients with intermittent claudication and Raynaud's syndrome), depression, anxiety, decreased attention, drowsiness, insomnia, nightmares, confusion or short-term memory impairment, muscle weakness. From the sensory organs: rarely – decreased vision, decreased secretion of lacrimal fluid, dryness and soreness of the eyes, conjunctivitis, tinnitus. From the side of the cardiovascular system: sinus bradycardia, palpitations, decreased blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, sometimes loss of consciousness; rarely – a decrease in myocardial contractility, a temporary aggravation of symptoms of chronic heart failure (edema, swelling of the feet and / or lower legs, shortness of breath), arrhythmias, manifestation of angiospasm (increased peripheral circulatory disorders, coldness of the lower extremities, Raynaud's syndrome), myocardial conduction disturbance. From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, change in taste, impaired liver function, increased activity of liver enzymes; extremely rarely – hyperbilirubinemia. Dermatological reactions: urticaria, pruritus, rash, exacerbation of psoriasis, psoriasis-like skin reactions, skin flushing, exanthema, photodermatosis, increased sweating, reversible alopecia. On the part of the respiratory system: nasal congestion, difficulty exhaling (bronchospasm when administered in high doses – loss of selectivity and / or in predisposed patients), shortness of breath. From the endocrine system: hyperglycemia in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism. From the hemopoietic system: rarely – thrombocytopenia (unusual bleeding and hemorrhage), agranulocytosis, leukopenia. Impact on the fetus: possible intrauterine growth retardation, hypoglycemia, bradycardia. Other: back or joint pain; in isolated cases – a slight increase in body weight, a decrease in libido and / or potency. Side effects depend on the individual sensitivity of the patient. Usually they are minor and disappear after the drug is discontinued. |
| Use during pregnancy and lactation | Forbidden to use |
| Age category | 18+ |
| Application Gender | Any |
| Release Form | tablets |
| Main Active Substances | metoprolol tartrate |
| Composition Means | metoprolol tartrate 50 mg Excipients: lactose, povidone, talc, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, rice starch. |
| Importer | IOOO Interfarmaks 223028 Minsk region, Minsk district, Zhdanovichsky s / s, ag. Zhdanovichi, st. Star, 19a-5, room. 5-2 |
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