Metoprolin
Metoprolin is a beta-blocker medicine that helps your heart beat slower, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces chest pain by making your heart work less.
Form
tabletti
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Metoprolol tartrate
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Always follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dose.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water, either on an empty stomach or with food.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed for you in a single day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation
- •Slow heartbeat, palpitations
- •Low blood pressure when standing up, which may cause balance problems or fainting
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Shortness of breath during exercise
RARE
- •Temporary worsening of heart failure symptoms (e.g., shortness of breath or swelling)
- •Narrowing of airways (shortness of breath and wheezing)
- •Swelling, chest pain
- •Tingling sensations, muscle cramps
- •Vomiting
- •Weight gain
- •Rash, increased sweating
- •Sleep problems (nightmares, drowsiness, insomnia), difficulty concentrating, and feeling down
- •Heart rhythm problems, functional heart symptoms
- •Dry mouth
- •Abnormal liver test results
- •Nervousness, tension
- •Impotence and other sexual problems
- •Runny nose
- •Vision problems, dry or irritated eyes, conjunctivitis
- •Hair loss
- •Worsening of severe circulation problems in the limbs (symptoms like oxygen shortage, pain, and coldness in fingertips/toes)
- •Low blood platelet count (may cause bruising or nosebleeds)
- •Liver inflammation
- •Joint pain
- •Forgetfulness or poor memory, confusion, hallucinations
- •Ringing in the ears, taste disorders
- •Sensitivity to light, worsening of psoriasis
Important Warnings
- Do not take Metoprolin if you are allergic to metoprolol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take Metoprolin if you have untreated or severe heart failure, a very slow pulse (under 45 beats per minute), or very low blood pressure (upper value below 100 mmHg).
- Do not take Metoprolin if you have severe asthma or other severe lung conditions that make breathing difficult.
- Do not stop taking Metoprolin suddenly; always talk to your doctor first, as stopping abruptly can be dangerous for your heart.
- If you need surgery, tell your doctor that you are taking Metoprolin, as it can interact with anesthetics.
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)