Salt Information

Metoprolol 12.5MG

Uses

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker and used to treat high blood pressure, fast and irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmias especially supraventricular arrhythmia), chest pain (angina pectoris), overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), heart failure, early intervention in heart attack (myocardial infarction) and to prevent migraine attacks.

How it works

It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.Early intervention and start of metoprolol in myocardial infarction reduces infarct size and the incidence of ventricular fibrillation.

Common side effects

Cold hands and feet, Shortness of breath on effort, Nightmares., Nausea, Drowsiness, Depression, Stomach pain, Dizziness due to low blood pressure, Diarrheaorconstipation, Unusual tiredness .irregular heartbeat, Reduced alertness, Headache, Difficulty in sleeping