Your blood pressure should be checked
regularly to determine your response to metoprolol. Your doctor may ask you to check your pulse (heart rate). Ask your pharmacist or doctor to teach you how to take your pulse. If your pulse is faster or slower than it should be, call your doctor.
What should you check before administering beta blockers?
Before taking beta-blockers, make
sure your doctor is aware of any other conditions you have
, as they may not be suitable to use. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have a history of: asthma or any type of lung disease.
What should you assess before giving metoprolol?
- Monitor BP, ECG, and pulse frequently during dose adjustment and periodically during therapy.
- Monitor frequency of prescription refills to determine compliance.
- Monitor vital signs and ECG every 5–15 min during and for several hrs after parenteral administration.
What are the 3 respiratory side effects listed for metoprolol?
very slow heartbeats
; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain; or. cold feeling in your hands and feet.
What are the contraindications of metoprolol?
- pheochromocytoma.
- diabetes.
- low blood sugar.
- depression.
- myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
- complete heart block.
- second degree atrioventricular heart block.
- sick sinus syndrome.
Is 50 mg of metoprolol a lot?
The dose is usually 1 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight once a day. The
first dose should not be more than
50 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
Which of the following is a common side effect of metoprolol?
General. The most common adverse reactions were
tiredness
, dizziness, depression, shortness of breath, bradycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, pruritus, and rash.
Can you eat bananas with beta blockers?
Too much potassium can lead to erratic heart rhythm and kidney failure. If you are taking a beta-blocker, your health care provider may recommend that you limit your consumption of
bananas
and other high potassium foods including papaya, tomato, avocado and kale.
What is the most commonly prescribed beta-blocker?
As seen in figure 1, the most commonly prescribed beta-blocker medications are
metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate
. While both drugs are used to treat heart-related issues, their applications are very different.
What is safest beta-blocker?
Cardioselective
. A number of beta blockers, including atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor), were designed to block only beta-1 receptors in heart cells. Since they don’t affect beta-2 receptors in blood vessels and the lungs, cardioselective beta blockers are safer for people with lung disorders.
Can I eat bananas with metoprolol?
Metoprolol Interactions with Food and Herbs
Potassium Rich Foods: Metoprolol is a beta blocker which increases the potassium level in the blood. Potassium-rich foods like meat, milk, bananas and sweet potatoes when taken with beta blockers can result in high blood potassium levels.
Is it OK to take metoprolol at night?
Metoprolol slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Your very first dose of metoprolol may make you feel dizzy, so
take it at bedtime
. If you don’t feel dizzy after that, you can take it in the morning.
What happens if I suddenly stop taking metoprolol?
Avoid abrupt discontinuation. Stopping metoprolol (both tartrate and succinate) suddenly can
exacerbate angina and may increase the risk of a heart attack
. Reduce dosage gradually over a few weeks as instructed by your doctor.
When should I withhold metoprolol?
If <50 bpm or if arrhythmia occurs
, withhold medication and notify health care professional. Administer metoprolol with meals or directly after eating. Extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole; do not break, crush, or chew.
What medications should not be taken with metoprolol?
- Heart and blood pressure medications: reserpine, other beta-blocking agents (like propranolol), propafenone, hydralazine, calcium-channel blockers (like diltiazem)
- Mental health medications: bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, clonidine, thioridazine.
How long does 25mg of metoprolol stay in your system?
Metoprolol has a half-life of
between 3 and 7 hours
. This means that after 3 to 7 hours, half of a dose of the drug has been eliminated from your body.
