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