Metoprolol Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Drug Name
Metoprolol Tablet
Generic Name
Metoprolol
Drug Class
Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Blocker (Beta-Blocker)
Uses
High blood pressure, angina, certain heart rhythm disorders and selected heart conditions
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate and reduce the workload on the heart
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, cold hands or feet, nausea and sleep disturbances may occur
Common Strengths
25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg; strengths and formulations vary
Dosage
Dose depends on the condition being treated, heart rate, blood pressure and the specific metoprolol formulation
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed; immediate-release and extended-release formulations have different dosing schedules
How It Works
Blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate, cardiac workload and blood pressure
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate and symptoms such as dizziness, fainting or excessive fatigue may require monitoring
Important
Do not suddenly stop metoprolol or change the dose without medical advice
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Metoprolol can slow the heart rate. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
⚠️ Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Metoprolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🫁 Breathing Warning:
Although metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective, it can affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other breathing problems.
Although metoprolol is relatively beta-1 selective, it can affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other breathing problems.
🩸 Diabetes Warning:
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
Metoprolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
💊 Important Drug Interaction:
Medicines that also slow the heart rate or lower blood pressure may increase the effects of metoprolol. Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, OTC medicines and supplements you take.
Medicines that also slow the heart rate or lower blood pressure may increase the effects of metoprolol. Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, OTC medicines and supplements you take.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking metoprolol.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking metoprolol.