Metoprolol

Dosage ; 100-400mg daily orally. 1.V inj: 5-15mg depending on indications

Combinations ; - see below

Metoprolol Brands

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Betaloc ZOK AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 25mg 14 Tablet per tablet KES 598.00
Betaloc ZOK AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 50mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 837.00
Betaloc ZOK AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,316.00
Betaloc ZOK AstraZeneca Radiance Pharmaceuticals Limited 200mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 2,081.00
Met XL Ajanta Pharmaceuticals Ltd Harley's Limited 25mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 543.00
Met XL Ajanta Pharmaceuticals Ltd Harley's Limited 50mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 879.00
Met XL Ajanta Pharmaceuticals Ltd Harley's Limited 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,310.00
Metpure-XL Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited Syner-Medica (K) Ltd 25mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 800.00
Metpure-XL Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited Syner-Medica (K) Ltd 50mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,100.00
Metpure-XL Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited Syner-Medica (K) Ltd 100mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 1,102.00
Revelol-XL IPCA Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 25mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 449.00
Revelol-XL IPCA Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 50mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 629.00

Metoprolol More info
Mode Of Action

A b-blocker

Drug Indication Hypertension, Angina and myocardial infarction
Precautions Asthma, chronic respiratory disease, bronchitis, raynauds disease, masking of hyperthyroidism, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, hepatic/renal impairment, avoid abrupt withdrawal in angina.
Contra-Indications History of asthma and related uncontrolled asthma, sick sinus syndrome, cardiogenic shock, phaeochromocytoma unless used with beta-blockers, bradycardia, metabolic acidosis, hypoglycaemia.
Side Effects Bradycardia, bronchospasm, GI disturbances, heart failure, peripheral vasoconstriction, fatigue, insomnia, sexual impotence, hypoglycaemia, cold extremities, skeletal muscle weakness, dizziness, purpura.
Dosage 100-400mg daily orally. 1.V inj: 5-15mg depending on indications
Drug Category DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Beta-blockers