betaloc 50mg tablet - Metoprolol Tartrate (50mg) medicine

Betaloc 50mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Metoprolol Tartrate (50mg)

🏭 AstraZeneca 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is betaloc 50mg tablet used for?

Betaloc 50mg Tablet contains Metoprolol Tartrate, a beta-blocker that works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart, thereby reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. It is used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Generic Name: Metoprolol Tartrate
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 betaloc 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure (stable), atrial fibrillation, migraine prophylaxis.

Off-label uses: Anxiety, essential tremor, hyperthyroidism (adjunct), portal hypertension.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Metoprolol Tartrate
Brand Name	Betaloc 25mg Tablet
Manufacturer	AstraZeneca
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Beta blocker- Cardioselective
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture and light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier and placenta.

Protein BindingApproximately 12%

MetabolismPrimarily hepatic via CYP2D6; undergoes oxidative deamination and O-dealkylation.

Half-Life3-7 hours

ExcretionPrimarily renal (95% as metabolites, <5% unchanged)

BioavailabilityApproximately 50% due to extensive first-pass metabolism

Onset of Action15 minutes (oral)

Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours

Duration of Action6-12 hours

How It Works

Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist; reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and blood pressure.

Mechanism Steps

1Binds selectively to beta-1 adrenergic receptors in cardiac tissue.

2Blocks binding of catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine).

3Reduces adenylate cyclase activity and cAMP production.

💡 How to Take betaloc 50mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of betaloc 50mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Fatigue
Dizziness
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Nausea
Diarrhea

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Heart block
Bronchospasm
Heart failure exacerbation
Severe bradycardia
Depression

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Thrombocytopenia
Alopecia
Psoriasiform rash
Peyronie's disease
Hallucinations

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Verapamil	Major	Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension
Digoxin	Moderate	Increased risk of bradycardia
Insulin	Moderate	Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms

🚨 Major Interactions

Verapamil
Diltiazem
Clonidine
Digoxin
MAOIs

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Insulin
Oral hypoglycemics
NSAIDs
CYP2D6 inhibitors

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antacids
Cimetidine
Rifampin

🍽️ Food Interactions

Food may increase bioavailability; avoid grapefruit juice.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May potentiate hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Low

Heart

Moderate

Pregnancy

Category C

🚫 Contraindications

Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, blood glucose (in diabetics), signs of heart failure.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Caution; excreted in breast milk; monitor infant for bradycardia.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; administer atropine for bradycardia, glucagon for myocardial depression, vasopressors for hypotension.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.