Metohexal
Metohexal contains metoprolol succinate, a beta-blocker that helps your heart beat slower and with less force.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
23.75 mg
Active Ingredient
Metoprolol tartrate
Manufacturer
Hexal A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take; common adult doses range from 47.5 mg to 190 mg once a day.
Method
Take one tablet once a day with or without food. You can swallow the tablet whole or divided, but do not chew or crush it. Take with at least half a glass of water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 190 mg, as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Slow heart rate
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat fast or strong)
- •Drop in blood pressure when standing up (can make you feel dizzy or faint)
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Shortness of breath during exercise (especially if you have asthma)
- •Stomach problems like nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation
RARE
- •Weight gain
- •Feeling sad (depression), sleep problems, nightmares, trouble focusing
- •Tingling or numbness in your skin
- •Temporary worsening of heart failure (e.g., swollen ankles or feet), chest pain
- •Trouble breathing due to narrowing airways (bronchospasm)
- •Skin rash, increased sweating
- •Muscle cramps, vomiting
- •Feeling nervous or anxious
- •Vision problems, dry or irritated eyes
- •Stuffy nose, dry mouth
- •Hair loss
- •Memory problems, feeling confused, seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), mood changes
- •Ringing in your ears (tinnitus), hearing loss
- •Joint pain, muscle weakness
- •Worsening of poor circulation in fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to Metohexal or other beta-blockers.
- Do not take if you have severe asthma or very bad breathing problems.
- Do not take if you have severe heart problems, such as a very slow heart rate, severe irregular heartbeat, or untreated heart failure.
- Do not take if you have very low blood pressure.
- Never stop taking Metohexal suddenly without talking to your doctor, as this can be dangerous for your heart.
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- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, liver disease, or a lung condition like asthma.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Significant adverse effects include bradycardia and orthostatic hypotension. Consider potential interactions especially with with drugs affecting the conduction system of the heart. (updated 20.1.2025)