Metaloc may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Metaloc is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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It is not known whether Metaloc alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metaloc is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metaloc is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metaloc is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Metaloc is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Metaloc 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Metaloc belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke an...
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Uses of Metaloc
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Metaloc
Common
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Slow heart rate
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Breathlessness
How to use Metaloc
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metaloc is to be taken with food.
How Metaloc works
Metaloc is a short-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Quick Tips
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Metaloc suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and st...
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Conventional tab: Initially, 100 mg/day in single or 2 divided doses, may increase wkly to 400 mg/day depending on response...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Conventional tab: 1-17 years: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO divided BID; not to exceed 6 mg/kg/day or ?200 mg/day
Extended-release tab: >6 yea...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
2nd or 3rd degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome, hypotension, decompensated heart failure, sinus bradycardia, severe peripheral arterial circulatory d...
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Mode of Action
Metoprolol selectively inhibits beta1-adrenergic receptors but has little or no effect on beta2-receptors except in high doses. It does not exhibit me...
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Precaution
Patients w/ myasthenia gravis, well-compensated heart failure, bronchospastic disease, AV conduction disorders, substantial cardiomegaly. May mask sig...
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