{"id":17811,"date":"2022-01-26T11:43:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T11:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17811"},"modified":"2022-01-26T12:27:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T12:27:19","slug":"metoprolol-1a-pharma-retard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/metoprolol-1a-pharma-retard\/","title":{"rendered":"Metoprolol 1A Pharma Retard &#8211; Metoprolol tartrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;is<br>metoprolol tartrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;is a remedy for certain diseases of the heart and circulation and belongs to a group of medicines called beta-receptor blockers.&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;reduces the effects of stress hormones on the heart during physical and mental exertion.&nbsp;This causes the heart to beat more slowly (&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;decreases) in these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>treatment of palpitations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol contained&nbsp;in&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;metoprolol&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or other similar medicines (beta-blocker blocking medicines)<\/li><li>if you suffer from&nbsp;shock&nbsp;due to severe heart disease<\/li><li>if you have a sick sinus node in your heart<\/li><li>if you have severe heart block<\/li><li>if you have untreated&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>if you have very low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and \/ or very low&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>if you have very poor blood circulation in your legs and arms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma Retard if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>asthma<\/li><li>pronounced discomfort of narrow airways<\/li><li>severe acute medical conditions with high levels of acidic substances in the body<\/li><li>a form of angina called spasmangina (Prinzmetals angina)<\/li><li>severely impaired renal function<\/li><li>peephole disease&nbsp;.&nbsp;The condition may worsen when&nbsp;blood pressure drops&nbsp;after medication with&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have an operation, tell your doctor that you are taking&nbsp;metoprolol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>propafenone&nbsp;,&nbsp;amiodarone&nbsp;,&nbsp;quinidine&nbsp;, verapamil,&nbsp;diltiazem&nbsp;,&nbsp;clonidine&nbsp;,&nbsp;disopyramide&nbsp;and&nbsp;hydralazine&nbsp;, digitalis \/ digoxin (medicines for cardiovascular disease)<\/li><li>barbituric acid derivatives (medicines for epilepsy)<\/li><li>anti- inflammatory&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(eg indomethacin and celecoxib)<\/li><li>adrenaline&nbsp;(medicine for&nbsp;acute&nbsp;shock&nbsp;and severe allergic reaction)<\/li><li>phenylpropanolamine (medicine for nasal congestion)<\/li><li>diphenhydramine (medicine for allergic conditions)<\/li><li>terbinafine (medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin)<\/li><li>rifampicin (medicine for turberculosis)<\/li><li>other beta-&nbsp;blockers&nbsp;(for example, eye drops)<\/li><li>MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(antidepressants and Parkinson&#8217;s disease)<\/li><li>inhalation anesthetics (medicines under anesthesia)<\/li><li>medicines for&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;in tablet form (oral antidiabetics)<\/li><li>cimetidine (medicine for heartburn and acid reflux)<\/li><li>antidepressants (&nbsp;paroxetine&nbsp;,&nbsp;fluoxetine&nbsp;and sertraline)<\/li><li>certain medicines for&nbsp;multiple sclerosis&nbsp;(for example fingolimod)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;should preferably be taken in the morning.&nbsp;You should take the tablets in the same way, with or without food, each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Therefore always consult a doctor before using&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.&nbsp;However, consult a physician before using&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness and tiredness may occur during treatment with&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard.&nbsp;Do not drive or use machines if you experience any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/em>: 50-100 mg once daily.&nbsp;If 100 mg does not give the desired effect, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can either be combined with other antihypertensive agents or increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Palpitations<\/em>&nbsp;: 100 mg once daily.&nbsp;If necessary, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can be increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in treating children with&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are a special type of tablet that slowly releases the active substance.&nbsp;Therefore, you only need to take&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;once a day, preferably in the morning and in the same way as a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;should be swallowed with at least half a glass of liquid.&nbsp;Do not chew or crush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;of 100 mg and 200 mg should be swallowed whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;of 50 mg can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur during treatment with&nbsp;Metoprolol&nbsp;1A Farma Retard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (&nbsp;<\/em><em>may affect up to 1 in 10 people&nbsp;<\/em><em>):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache, dizziness.<\/li><li>Cold hands and feet.<\/li><li>Low&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;, palpitations.<\/li><li>Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.<\/li><li>Shortness of breath on exertion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/em><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)&nbsp;<\/em><em>:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest pain, fluid retention, weight gain.<\/li><li>Sleep disorders, nightmares, depression.<\/li><li>Tingling in the skin,&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;from the skin in the form of&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or rash.<\/li><li>Exacerbated tracheal problems.<\/li><li>Transient worsening of&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;.&nbsp;During a heart attack,&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;can drop sharply.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare&nbsp;<\/em><em>(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)&nbsp;<\/em><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taste changes.<\/li><li>Visual disturbances, dry and irritated eyes.<\/li><li>Tinnitus.<\/li><li>Transient impairment of sexual function.<\/li><li>Memory disorders, confusion, nervousness, anxiety, hallucinations.<\/li><li>Psoriasis&nbsp;can worsen, hypersensitivity to sunlight, increased sweating, hair loss.<\/li><li>Decreased&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Slow heartbeat, heart rhythm disorders.<\/li><li>Liver effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased ability to concentrate.<\/li><li>Muscle cramps, joint pain.<\/li><li>Eye inflammation.<\/li><li>Tissue death (gangrene) in patients with severe circulatory disorders.<\/li><li>Allergic rhinitis.<\/li><li>Hepatitis&nbsp;.&nbsp;_<\/li><li>Dry mouth&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A dry mouth&nbsp;can increase the risk of cavities in the teeth, therefore regular and thorough tooth brushing and dental care are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is metoprolol tartrate 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg respectively per tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are hypromellose, povidone, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica, magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;one of 50 mg are white or almost white, oblong tablets with a notch on both sides and printed with MTT 50 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;of 100 mg are white or almost white, oblong tablets printed with MTT 100 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;one of 200 mg is white or almost white, oblong tablets printed with MTT 200 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jar: 30 pcs and 100 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1A Farma A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metoprolol 1A Farma Retard is a remedy for certain diseases of the heart and circulation and belongs to a group of medicines called beta-receptor blockers. 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