Metoprolol
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Hypertension, Angina and myocardial infarction Clinical selection for Metoprolol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Asthma, chronic respiratory disease, bronchitis, raynauds disease, masking of hyperthyroidism, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, hepatic/renal impairment, avoid abrupt withdrawal in angina. 9, 12
Possible side effects
Bradycardia, bronchospasm, GI disturbances, heart failure, peripheral vasoconstriction, fatigue, insomnia, sexual impotence, hypoglycaemia, cold extremities, skeletal muscle weakness, dizziness, purpura.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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