Metopocor
Metopocor is a beta-blocker used for fast heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and for the immediate treatment of heart attacks.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Metoprolol tartrate
Manufacturer
Macure Pharma ApS
How to Use
Dosage
Adults usually receive an initial dose of up to 5 ml (5 mg metoprolol tartrate).
Method
This medicine is given as a slow injection into a vein, while your heart activity and blood pressure are monitored.
Important
If needed, the injection can be repeated every 5-10 minutes until a total dose of 10-15 ml (10-15 mg) is reached.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue, dizziness, headache
- •Nausea, stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhea
- •Slow heart rate
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Palpitations
RARE
- •Depressed mood, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances
- •Allergic rash, itching, increased sweating
- •Dry mouth, vomiting
- •Vision problems, eye irritation, reduced tear production
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Weight gain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to metoprolol tartrate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe heart problems like a very weak heart or heart failure.
- Do not use if your heart rate is very slow (less than 50 beats per minute at rest).
- Do not use if you have very low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg).
- Do not stop this medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can worsen heart problems or cause a heart attack.
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- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
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)