Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class
Beta Blocking Agent
Chemical Class
Beta-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Beta Blocker, Beta1 Selective pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Beta-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Beta Blocker, Beta1 Selective pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Beta Blocker, Beta1 Selective pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Beta-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Beta Blocker, Beta1 Selective pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Metoprolol (Tartrate) is 267.36. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
5 mg — As recommended.
For Cardiac Arrythmia rate is 2mg/min may be repeated at intervals of 5 min to a total dose of 10-15 mg .Maintainence therapy dose should not exceed than 50 mg (PO) given 3 times a day ,4 to 6 hrz
2
Adult · PO
50 to 100 mg — 12 hourly
For Angina Pectoris
3
Adult · PO
100 to 200 mg — 24 hourly
For Hypertension Initially given 100 mg.Maintainance dose is 200 mg Can be increased up to 400 mg
4
Adult · PO
50 to 300 mg — 8 hourly
For Cardiac Arrythmia
5
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take metoprolol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
6
Child · Oral
2.5 to 4 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
2nd or 3rd degree AV block (without pacemaker), severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, un-controlled heart failure, cardiogenic shock, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, untreated pheochromocytoma, severe asthma or COPD
Important Warnings
1st degree AV block, heart failure (avoid if un-controlled), peripheral arterial circulatory disorders (avoid if severe), Prinzmetals angina, myasthenia gravis, ischaemic heart disease, withdraw gradually, history of bronchospasm, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, renal or hepatic impairment, psoriasis, elderly, anaphylaxis risk due to increased sensitivity to al-lergens, withdraw gradually over period of 1-2 weeks
Side Effects
Cardiovascular effects including bradycardiapostural hypotensionincreased AV blockcardiac arrhythmiasRaynauds phenomenoncold extremitiessexual dysfunctionGI upsetsleep and CNS disturbancesskin reactionsfatigueparaesthesiaperipheral neuropathyarthralgiamyopathy
Drug Interactions
Ca+ + antagonists
antihypertensives including centrally acting agent (e.g. clonidine)
antiarrhythmics
antipsychotics. TCADs
MAOIs
fluvoxamine
barbiturates
cardiac glycosides
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid, risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
Storage
Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Between 15°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 6.68
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 6.68 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 6.68
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