{"id":22806,"date":"2022-07-08T10:41:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T10:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22806"},"modified":"2023-03-03T07:35:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T07:35:22","slug":"selokenzoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/selokenzoc\/","title":{"rendered":"SelokenZOC &#8211; Metoprolol Succinate Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SelokenZOC 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg&nbsp;Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is SelokenZOC, And What Is Selokenzoc Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metoprolol\u00a0reduces the effects of stress hormones on the heart during physical and mental exertion.\u00a0This causes the heart to beat more slowly (\u00a0heart rate\u00a0decreases) in these situations. SelokenZOC tab is used to treat the following conditions in adults:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and to prevent angina pectoris (\u00a0angina pectoris\u00a0)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Heart failure<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Some palpitations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Certain types of irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients with a heart attack, SelokenZOC reduces the risk of death and the onset of a new heart attack.\u00a0In men with moderate to severe\u00a0hypertension, SelokenZOC has been shown to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reduced heart rate also counteracts the onset of angina.\u00a0Selokenzoc tab can also be given as a preventive treatment for\u00a0migraines. SelokenZOC treats high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in children and adolescents aged 6-18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need To Know Before You Take SelokenZOC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take SelokenZOC:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to metoprolol succinate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or any other similar medicine (beta-blocker)<\/li><li>If you have severe heart block and a very low\u00a0heart rate<\/li><li>If you have very low\u00a0blood pressure.<\/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 SelokenZOC 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>Spasmangina (Prinzmetals angina)<\/li><li>Severely impaired renal function<\/li><li>Viewer disease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These patients may worsen when\u00a0blood pressure drops\u00a0following SelokenZOC medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And SelokenZOC:<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with SelokenZOC, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Propafenone,\u00a0amiodarone,\u00a0quinidine, verapamil,\u00a0diltiazem,\u00a0clonidine,\u00a0disopyramide\u00a0and\u00a0hydralazine, digitalis\/digoxin (medicines for cardiovascular disease)<\/li><li>Barbituric acid derivatives (medicines for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory\u00a0drugs\u00a0(e.g., indomethacin and celecoxib)<\/li><li>Adrenaline\u00a0(medicine for\u00a0acute\u00a0shock\u00a0and severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0)<\/li><li>Phenylpropanolamine (medicine for nasal mucosal swelling)<\/li><li>Diphenhydramine (medicine for allergic conditions)<\/li><li>Terbinafine (medicine for fungal infections of the skin)<\/li><li>Rifampicin (medicine for\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Another beta-blockers\u00a0(for example,\u00a0eye drops\u00a0)<\/li><li>MAO inhibitors\u00a0(antidepressants and\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0)<\/li><li>Inhalation anesthetics (medicines for anesthesia)<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0in tablet form (oral antidiabetics)<\/li><li>Cimetidine (medicine for heartburn and acid reflux)<\/li><li>Antidepressants (\u00a0paroxetine,\u00a0fluoxetine,\u00a0and\u00a0sertraline\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SelokenZOC With Food And Drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SelokenZOC can be taken with or without food.<a><\/a><\/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 plan to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SelokenZOC is given to you during pregnancy and lactation only if necessary. Beta-blockers, including SelokenZOC, can cause harm to the fetus and premature birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SelokenZOC may cause slow heart function in the fetus and the newborn. SelokenZOC is excreted in human milk and may affect the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drive because SelokenZOC may impair your ability to react, as dizziness and fatigue may occur when you take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive motor vehicles or perform risky work.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect this ability is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found under other headings in the package leaflet.\u00a0Therefore, read all the information in this leaflet. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SelokenZOC Contains Sodium:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0of sodium\u00a0per\u00a0prolonged-release tablet; it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take SelokenZOC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>SelokenZOC\u00a0prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is a formulation that provides an even effect throughout the day and should be taken once daily.<\/li><li>SelokenZOC can be divided because the tablet has a notch but must not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed with at least \u00bd glass of liquid.\u00a0The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Adults<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0dose\u00a0you need depends on your condition and whether you take other medicines simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/em>\u00a0is 50\u2011100 mg once a day.<\/li><li><em>Angina pectoris and irregular heart rhythm (\u00a0arrhythmia\u00a0)<\/em>\u00a0are 100\u2011200 mg once daily.<\/li><li>Stable\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in combination with other drugs, the starting dose is 12.5 &#8211; 25 mg once daily.\u00a0Dose\u00a0one is gradually increased to a maximum of 200 mg once daily.<\/li><li><em>Preventive treatment after a heart attack<\/em>\u00a0is 200 mg once daily.<\/li><li><em>Palpitations<\/em>\u00a0are 100 mg once daily.<\/li><li><em>Preventive treatment for\u00a0migraines<\/em>\u00a0is 100\u2011200 mg once daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children over 6 years and adolescents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will calculate the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;that is right for your child.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one depends on the weight of the child.&nbsp;SelokenZOC is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/em><ul><li>The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg\/kg once daily (25 25 mg tablet for a child weighing 25 kg).<\/li><li>If&nbsp;necessary, the dose can be increased to 2 mg\/kg once daily (1 50 mg tablet for a child weighing 25 kg)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More SelokenZOC Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take SelokenZOC:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking SelokenZOC:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking SelokenZOC without discussing it with your doctor, as specific disease symptoms (such as palpitations and angina) may worsen when you suddenly stop taking medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Selokenzoc Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Common (affects more than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">Cold<\/a> hands and feet<\/li><li>Low\u00a0heart rate<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li>Shortness of breath on exertion<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">Constipation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest pain, weight gain<\/li><li>Sleep disturbances<\/li><li>Nightmares<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Skin tingling<\/li><li>Skin\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0include\u00a0redness\u00a0or rash<\/li><li>Worsening tracheal problems<\/li><li>Transient worsening of\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>Fluid retention<\/li><li>During a heart attack<\/li><li>Blood pressure\u00a0can drop sharply<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Rare (affects less than 1 person in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased sweating<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Taste changes<\/li><li>A transient decrease in sexual function<\/li><li>Memory disorders<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Psoriasis\u00a0may worsen<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity to sunlight<\/li><li>Decreased\u00a0platelet count\u00a0(\u00a0thrombocytopenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Slow heart activity<\/li><li>Heart rhythm disorders<\/li><li>Hepatic impairment<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li>Dry and irritated eyes<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/tinnitus\/\">Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data):<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Impaired concentration<\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/eye-inflammation-in-children\/\">Eye inflammation<\/a><\/li><li>Tissue death (gangrene) in patients with severe circulatory disorders<\/li><li>Allergic rhinitis<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Hepatitis<\/li><li>Joint pain<\/li><li>Dry mouth\u00a0can increase the risk of cavities in the teeth. Therefore, regular and thorough tooth brushing and dental care are essential.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store SelokenZOC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date on the carton after EXP.\u00a0That (alt. EXP).\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging 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 succinate, equivalent to metoprolol tartrate 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg per\u00a0prolonged-release tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, paraffin, macrogol, anhydrous non-colloidal\u00a0silica, sodium stearyl fumarate, dye (titanium dioxide E 171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are included to give the\u00a0prolonged-release tablet\u00a0the suitable properties to manufacture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does The Medicine Look Like And The Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>SelokenZOC 25 mg prolonged-release tablets:<\/em>\u00a0white, oval, 5.5 mm \u00d7 10.5 mm, scored, scored A \/ \u00df.<\/li><li><em>SelokenZOC 50 mg prolonged-release tablets:<\/em>\u00a0white, round, 9 mm in diameter, scored, marked A \/ mO.\u00a0The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/li><li><em>SelokenZOC 100mg prolonged-release tablets:<\/em>\u00a0white, round, 10 mm in diameter, scored, scored A \/ MS.\u00a0The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/li><li><em>SelokenZOC 200 mg prolonged-release tablets:<\/em>\u00a0white, oval, 8.5 mm \u00d7 17 mm, scored, scored A \/ mY.\u00a0The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Blister:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 25 mg (28 pcs)<\/li><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 50 mg (28 pcs, 98 pcs)<\/li><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 100 mg (28 pcs, 98 pcs)<\/li><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 200 mg (98 pcs)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Single-dose packaging:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 25 mg (50 pcs)<\/li><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 50 mg (50 pcs)<\/li><li>Prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 100 mg (50 pcs)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tablet jar (HDPE):<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is 25 mg (30 pcs, 100 pcs)<\/li><li>The prolonged-release 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