Metoprolol Orion
Metoprolol Orion helps your heart work better, slows your heart rate, and lowers your blood pressure.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
95 mg
Active Ingredient
Metoprolol succinate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 47.5 mg extended-release tablet taken once a day.
Method
Take the tablet once a day, preferably with breakfast. Swallow it whole or split it in half, but do not chew or crush it. Take with at least half a glass of water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 190 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •A noticeable drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up, which can sometimes cause fainting.
- •Feeling tired.
- •Slow heart rate, or feeling irregular or strong heartbeats.
- •Dizziness and headache.
- •Shortness of breath during physical activity.
- •Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
- •Dizziness when changing body position (sometimes leading to fainting), and cold hands and feet.
RARE
- •Temporary worsening of heart failure symptoms, severe drop in blood pressure during or after a heart attack, or chest pain.
- •Tingling or 'pins and needles' sensation.
- •Narrowing of the airways (trouble breathing).
- •Skin changes, psoriasis-like rashes, or increased sweating.
- •Depression, reduced focus, drowsiness, sleeplessness, or nightmares.
- •Vision problems, dry or irritated eyes, or inflammation of the conjunctiva.
- •Hair loss.
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or changes in taste.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to metoprolol or any other beta-blocker.
- Tell your doctor if your heart rate is very slow (under 50 beats per minute).
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe asthma, as it can make your breathing worse.
- Do not take if your blood pressure is very low (systolic pressure below 90 mmHg).
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)