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There are 503 drugs known to interact with
metoprolol, along with
19 disease interactions, and 4 alcohol/food interactions.

Of the total drug interactions,
26 are major, 440 are moderate, and 37 are minor.

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Most frequently checked interactions

View interaction reports for metoprolol and the medicines listed below.

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Minor
  • Unknown
  • Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol)
  • Aspir 81 (aspirin)
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
  • Coumadin (warfarin)
  • Crestor (rosuvastatin)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Eliquis (apixaban)
  • Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
  • Lantus (insulin glargine)
  • Lasix (furosemide)
  • Lexapro (escitalopram)
  • Lipitor (atorvastatin)
  • Lyrica (pregabalin)
  • Nexium (esomeprazole)
  • Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)
  • Plavix (clopidogrel)
  • Protonix (pantoprazole)
  • Singulair (montelukast)
  • Synthroid (levothyroxine)
  • Tylenol (acetaminophen)
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
  • Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
  • Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
  • Xanax (alprazolam)
  • Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
  • Zoloft (sertraline)
  • Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Metoprolol alcohol/food interactions

There are 4 alcohol/food interactions with metoprolol.

Metoprolol disease interactions

There are 19 disease interactions with metoprolol which include:

  • bradyarrhythmia/AV block
  • cardiogenic shock/hypotension
  • CHF
  • diabetes
  • hemodialysis
  • hypersensitivity
  • ischemic heart disease
  • PVD
  • liver disease
  • cerebrovascular insufficiency
  • glaucoma
  • hyperlipidemia
  • hyperthyroidism
  • hyperthyroidism PKs
  • myasthenia gravis
  • pheochromocytoma
  • psoriasis
  • tachycardia
  • asthma/COPD

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Drug Interaction Classification
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
MajorHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
ModerateModerately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
MinorMinimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
UnknownNo interaction information available.

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What does Metoprolol tartrate look like?

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What helps, analogs, prescription, dosage, mechanism of action

THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS. A SPECIALIST’S CONSULTATION IS REQUIRED.

Podoinitsyna Alena Andreevna,

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Education: 105924 3510722 reg. number 31917

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Content of the article

  • Metoprolol: mechanism of action
  • Metoprolol: from what
  • Metoprolol: prescription
  • Metoprolol: dosage
  • Metoprolol: analogues
  • Metoprolol or Egilok: which is better
  • Anaprilin or Metoprolol: which is better
  • Summary
  • Ask an expert on the topic of the article

Hypertension is a chronic disease, the main manifestation of which is an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure is responsible for 10 million deaths and 200 million disabilities worldwide. Symptoms of hypertension are either absent or nonspecific: headache, dizziness, palpitations.

Hypertension can and should be treated and controlled with medicines. We asked the pharmacist Alena Podoinitsyna to tell us about the drug Metoprolol: what it is prescribed for, in what dosages it is produced and what is the mechanism of action of the drug. They gave several examples of analogues of Metoprolol, and also compared it with Egilok and Anaprilin.

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Metoprolol: mechanism of action

Metoprolol is a medicine that is taken for high blood pressure. The drug blocks beta-adrenergic receptors. Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors leads to a decrease in the number of heart contractions, contractility and speed of contraction of the heart muscle, while reducing myocardial oxygen demand.

Metoprolol: from what

We understand what Metoprolol tablets are from. The drug has antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic effects. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. It helps to reduce pressure at rest, during stress and physical exertion.

Antianginal effect is manifested in a decrease in heart rate and a decrease in the heart’s need for oxygen. The antiarrhythmic effect is expressed in the elimination of tachycardia, a decrease in the excitability of the heart and the conduction of nerve impulses in its tissues.

Metoprolol: indications for use

  • high blood pressure
  • angina pectoris
  • complex therapy after a heart attack
  • arrhythmia, tachycardia
  • migraine prophylaxis
  • hyperthyroidism

Prescription metoprolol

Metoprolol is a prescription drug. When buying it, a pharmacy employee will ask you to provide a prescription from a doctor. The drug is available by prescription, as when used in recommended doses, the patient can harm himself.

Metoprolol has side effects and contraindications. Only a doctor can evaluate the benefit-risk ratio of the drug. Therefore, the decision on the need for his appointment is also made by the doctor.

Metoprolol: contraindications for use

  • hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation
  • atrioventricular block II and III degree
  • heart failure in the stage of decompensation
  • patient therapy with nootropics acting on beta-adrenergic receptors
  • decrease in heart rate below 60 beats per minute
  • cardiogenic shock
  • circulatory disorders in the organs, or the threat of gangrene
  • low blood pressure
  • acute myocardial infarction
  • lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption
  • children under 18 years of age
  • severe form of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • concomitant use of certain groups of drugs
  • lactation

Metoprolol: dosage

Metoprolol contains the active ingredient: metoprolol tartrate, at a dosage of 100 mg per 1 tablet. But we note that Metoprolol is produced on the basis of 2 active ingredients, or rather, salts. Each of them carries an action peculiar only to it.

  • Metoprolol tartrate – the substance is contained in tablets of immediate action, these tablets must be taken several times a day.
  • Metoprolol succinate – the substance is contained in tablets with a delayed release, respectively, such tablets are drunk 1 time per day.

Metoprolol: analogues

In order to choose metoprolol analogues and substitutes, a specialist consultation is necessary. Egilok, Serdol, Metocard, Betalok, Betalok ZOK contain metoprolol as an active substance. Metoprolol can be replaced with them without consulting a doctor. We recommend that you consult with a pharmacy employee or a pharmacist in the chat on our service. The specialist will help you choose the right dosage and dosage form.

The need to change to drugs with a different active substance is determined by the doctor. Metoprolol is part of the combined preparations. For example, Logimax, Implicor, Hypotef. They, in addition to metoprolol, contain other active ingredients. You can not replace them with a simple Metoprolol.

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Metoprolol or Egilok: which is better

When choosing the best drug, you should first consult with your doctor. There are practically no differences between Metoprolol and Egilok. Preparations differ by manufacturers:

  • Metoprolol is produced in Russia, Slovenia, Israel, Slovakia and Germany
  • Egilok is produced only in Hungary.

Other characteristics, such as: mechanism of action, indications for use, contraindications, side effects and other special indications, are the same for both drugs. All characteristics depend on the active substance. In both preparations, it is metoprolol tartrate. Therefore, Egilok is a substitute for Metoprolol.

Anaprilin or Metoprolol: which is better

Both drugs belong to the same group of drugs – beta-blockers. But the active ingredients are different. Anaprilin contains propranolol hydrochloride.

The difference between active substances lies in the mechanism of their action.

  • Metoprolol is a non-selective adrenoblocker and acts on beta1-adrenergic receptors
  • Anaprilin is selective and acts on beta1- and beta2-adrenergic receptors.

Thus, Anaprilin has more side effects and contraindications than Metoprolol. For example: both drugs should be taken with caution in diabetes mellitus. Metoprolol is also with caution in: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma, and Anaprilin is completely contraindicated.

Preparations and manufacturers differ.

  • Anaprilin is produced by Russia and Ukraine
  • Metoprolol is produced by Russia and 4 other countries.

Follow your doctor’s advice to select the best drug.

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Summary

  • Metoprolol is an antihypertensive drug that is often prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, coronary heart disease and arrhythmias.
  • Metoprolol is a prescription drug and is available only on prescription.
  • The active substance of metoprolol is the salt of metoprolol succinate or tartrate.
  • Metoprolol lowers blood pressure by reducing the heart’s need for oxygen and reducing the heart rate.
  • Metoprolol has 4 analogues with which it can be substituted.
  • When comparing Metoprolol with Egilok, differences were found only in manufacturers.
  • Anaprilin differs from Metoprolol not only in producing companies, but also in the active substance.

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