betapress 100mg tablet xl - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is betapress 100mg tablet xl used for?
Aimet 25mg Tablet XR (Metoprolol Succinate) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Metoprolol Succinate (100mg), which Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker; reduces heart rate, contractility,. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate
- Manufacturer: Levitas Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ betapress 100mg tablet xl Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure (stable, mild to moderate), post-myocardial infarction, migraine prophylaxis, atrial fibrillation (rate control).
Off-label uses: Anxiety, essential tremor, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metoprolol Succinate |
| Brand Name | Aimet 25mg Tablet XR |
| Manufacturer | Levitas Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta blocker- Cardioselective |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker; reduces heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take betapress 100mg tablet xl
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of betapress 100mg tablet xl
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Heart failure exacerbation
- Severe bradycardia
- Depression
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Alopecia
- Peyronie's disease
- Lupus-like syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and heart block |
| Diltiazem | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension |
| Clonidine | Major | Rebound hypertension upon clonidine withdrawal |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia |
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Insulin | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Epinephrine | Moderate | Hypertensive response |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Increased metoprolol levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Clonidine
- Digoxin
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- NSAIDs
- Epinephrine
- Prazosin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Hydralazine
- Rifampin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
May be taken with or without food; avoid alcohol.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, signs of heart failure, blood glucose in diabetics.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Limited data; use with caution; monitor infant for bradycardia.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for bradycardia; glucagon or catecholamines for hypotension; consider hemodialysis.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.