S- Metoprolol Pharmacology

S- Metoprolol

About S- Metoprolol
Isomer Of Metoprolol,Antihypertensive,beta blocker.
Mechanism of Action of S- Metoprolol
Metoprolol selectively inhibits ?-adrenergic receptors but has little or no effect on ?2-receptors except in high doses. It has no membrane-stabilising nor intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.

Pharmacokinets of S- Metoprolol
Absorption: Absorbed readily and completely for the GI tract (oral)
Distribution: Distributed widely, crosses the placenta and enters breast milk. Protein-binding: 12%.
Metabolism: Hepatic,Undergoes significant first-pass metabolism.
Excretion: Via urine.
Onset of Action for S- Metoprolol
N/A
Duration of Action for S- Metoprolol
10-20 hr.
Half Life of S- Metoprolol
3-4 hr (fast hydroxylators), 7 hr (poor hydroxylators).
Side Effects of S- Metoprolol
1.Tiredness
2.Dizziness
3.Depression
4.Mental confusion
5.Short term memory loss
6.Shortness of breath
7.Bradycardia
8.Diarrhea
9.Pruritis
10.Rash.
Contra-indications of S- Metoprolol
1.Severe bradycardia
2.Heart block greater than first degree
3.Cardiogenic shock
4.Decompensated cardiac failure
5.Sick sinus syndrome
6.Hypersensitivity
Special Precautions while taking S- Metoprolol
Impaired hepatic function
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for S- Metoprolol
1.Hypertension
2.Angina Pectoris
3.Heart Failure
4.Migraine prophylaxis
Interactions for S- Metoprolol
N/A
Typical Dosage for S- Metoprolol
Oral :25-100 mg/day
Schedule of S- Metoprolol
N/A
Storage Requirements for S- Metoprolol
Intravenous: Do not store above 30?C (86?F). Protect from light.
Oral: Store at 15-30?C (59-86?F).
Effects of Missed Dosage of S- Metoprolol
N/A
Effects of Overdose of S- Metoprolol
Excessive doses of metoprolol can cause severe hypotension, bradycardia, metabolic acidosis, seizures and cardiorespiratory arrest.Contact immediate medical emergency.

Home Delivery for S- Metoprolol in Your City

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