Betaloc 50 mg Tablet

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet contains 50 mg of metoprolol tartrate in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which help slow the heart and lower blood pressure. Betaloc 50 mg Tablet is used for heart and blood pressure conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and certain fast or irregular heart rhythms. It may also be used after a heart attack or for other doctor-directed heart conditions.

How it works: Metoprolol tartrate blocks certain stress signals from adrenaline on the heart. In tablet form, Betaloc 50 mg Tablet helps the heart beat more slowly and with less force, which can lower blood pressure and reduce chest strain.

Betaloc 50 mg Tablet is a mid-strength tablet, which can fit patients who need more than a low dose but do not yet need a higher tablet strength. Because it is the immediate-release metoprolol tartrate form, it is often chosen when a doctor wants a dose that can be adjusted more easily through the day. This 50 mg strength is not usually a starter dose for everyone, so it should be used only when a clinician has decided this amount is right for the patient.

• High blood pressure
• Chest pain (angina)
• Fast heart rate or some rhythm problems
• After a heart attack
• Doctor-directed heart protection in selected patients

• Swallow Betaloc 50 mg Tablet with water; do not chew or crush unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady effect.
• It may be taken with or right after food to help reduce stomach upset.
• If your prescription says more than one tablet per day, space the doses as directed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking Betaloc 50 mg Tablet suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or heart problems.

Each Betaloc 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of metoprolol tartrate. The dose may be taken once daily or divided into multiple doses per day depending on the condition being treated, and the exact schedule is decided by the doctor. The maximum daily amount varies by patient and indication, so do not increase the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metoprolol Tartrate may include:

• Tiredness or low energy
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow pulse
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Cold hands or feet
• Headache

• Betaloc 50 mg Tablet can lower heart rate and blood pressure too much, especially if the dose is too high for you.
• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, poor circulation, or a history of slow heartbeat or heart block.
• This medicine can mask warning signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat.
• Alcohol can make dizziness or low blood pressure worse.
• Be careful when driving or standing up quickly until you know how Betaloc 50 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take medicines for chest pain, heart rhythm, or blood pressure, because combined effects can be strong.
• Do not stop suddenly unless a clinician tells you to taper it.

• Verapamil or diltiazem
• Other blood pressure medicines
• Digoxin
• Clonidine
• Insulin or diabetes medicines

Store Betaloc 50 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.