Review the side-effects of Metoprolol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Tiredness, dizziness, depression, confusion, short-term memory loss, headache, drowsiness, abnormal dreams and sleeplessness.
Heart - Shortness of breath, slow heart rate, palpitations, heart failure, swelling in the extremities, fainting, chest pain, and low blood pressure.
Respiratory - Wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, gastric pain, constipation, flatulence, digestive tract disorders, and heartburn.
Hypersensitive Reactions - Itching or rash.
Miscellaneous - Musculoskeletal pain, blurred vision, decreased libido, and ringing in the ear.
Lopressor, Toprol XL , Dutoprol .
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Tiredness, dizziness, depression, confusion, short-term memory loss, headache, drowsiness, abnormal dreams and sleeplessness.
Heart - Shortness of breath, slow heart rate, palpitations, heart failure, swelling in the extremities, fainting, chest pain, and low blood pressure.
Respiratory - Wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, gastric pain, constipation, flatulence, digestive tract disorders, and heartburn.
Hypersensitive Reactions - Itching or rash.
Miscellaneous - Musculoskeletal pain, blurred vision, decreased libido, and ringing in the ear.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Metoprolol
Metoprolol(Lopressor) generic is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications. It is also used for chest pain, migraine and hyperthyroidism. It reduces elevated blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.Trade Names for Metoprolol
India :
Motoblock-AM (2.5mg/25mg) |
Metoprolol |
Actiblok-IPR (25mg) |
Actiblok-IPR (50mg) |
Asoprol (25mg) |
Betaloc (50mg) |
Betaloc (25mg) |
Betaone-XL (12.5mg) |
Betaone-XL (25mg) |
Betaone-XL (50mg) |
Blumeta (25mg) |
Blumeta (50mg) |
Cadmet-XR (25mg) |
Intramet-XR (25mg) |
Intramet-XR (50mg) |
Metapro (50mg) |
Metapro-XL (50mg) |
Metocare (25mg) |
Metofin (25mg) |
Metofin (50mg)
International :
Lopressor, Toprol XL , Dutoprol .
