BETALOC METOPROLOL TABLETS 50MG (Pack of 100)
Category: Prescription Drug
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BETALOC belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.
It works by affecting the body`s response to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart.
As a result, it decreases the heart`s need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the heart has to do. It also widens the blood vessels in the body, as well as helping the heart to beat more regularly.
BETALOC tablets are used to
- lower high blood pressure, also called hypertension
- prevent angina
- treat or prevent heart attacks, or reduce your risk of heart complications following a heart attack
- prevent migraine headaches
Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason.
Your doctor will have explained why you are being treated with BETALOC and told you what dose to take.
BETALOC may be used either alone or in combination with other medicines to treat your condition.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why BETALOC has been prescribed for you.
BETALOC is not addictive
How much to take
For high blood pressure:
- The usual starting dose is one 50mg or 100mg tablet once a day for one week.
The dose is then usually increased to 50mg or 100mg once or twice daily.
Your doctor may tell you to take a different amount of BETALOC.
Follow your doctor`s instructions carefully.
If you are taking other prescription medicines which lower blood pressure, your doctor may need to change the dose of them to obtain the best results for you.
For angina pectoris:
The usual dose is 50mg or 100mg taken two or three times a day.
After myocardial infarction:
The usual dose is 100mg taken twice a day, often starting with a lower dose for 2 days.
For migraine prevention:
The usual dose is 50mg to 75mg taken twice a day (100-150mg a day).
DO NOT STOP TAKING BETALOC TABLETS SUDDENLY.
The dose needs to be reduced slowly over 7 to 14 days to make sure that your condition does not get worse.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose (within 6 hours), skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablets as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
Overdose
Telephone your doctor, the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or go to casualty at your nearest hospital immediately if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much BETALOC. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.
If you take too many BETALOC tablets your blood pressure may drop too far. You will feel faint or faint, and your heart rate will also slow down. You may also have nausea, vomiting, and convulsions. In extreme cases, serious heart and lung problems may occur.
Ingredients
Each BETALOC tablet contains:
- Metoprolol tartrate 50mg or 100mg as the active ingredient,
- plus
- Lactose
- Cellulose – microcrystalline (E 460)
- Silica – colloidal anhydrous
- Sodium starch glycollate
- Povidone
- Magnesium stearate (E 572)