Metoprolol Tartarate

Dosage Forms Available

• Metoprolol Tartarate is available in various forms for oral administration. These include immediate-release tablets and extended-release capsules.

• Additionally, it is available as an injectable solution. This form is typically administered via the intravenous route in a hospital setting.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Metoprolol Tartarate is intended for use in adults, and children above the age of 6 years.

Contraindications

• Metoprolol Tartarate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Metoprolol or any component of the formulation.

• It should not be used in patients who are suffering from cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, heart block, or decompensated heart failure.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Metoprolol Tartarate can interact with CYP2D6 inhibitors (such as quinidine, fluoxetine, and paroxetine) and NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Metoprolol Tartarate can result in severe bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, and cardiac failure. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

• If you forget to take a dose of Metoprolol Tartarate, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects from Metoprolol Tartarate are temporary and generally harmless. They resolve upon discontinuation of the medicine.

• If you experience dizziness, try taking the medicine before bedtime.

• For constipation, try increasing your intake of fibre and water.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Metoprolol Tartarate may cause dizziness or fatigue. If you experience these side effects, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel alert and safe to do so.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Metoprolol Tartarate is classified as pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Metoprolol is present in breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution must be exercised when using Metoprolol Tartarate in patients with bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, peripheral vascular disease, and myasthenia gravis.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a low-sodium diet to help manage high blood pressure.

• Regular exercise can help control hypertension and improve heart health.