Drug Information
What is the Therapeutic class of Metoprolol?
Drug for heart failure and hypertension
What is the unusually slow heart condition caused by Metoprolol?
Bradycardia
What vital signs are assessed before oral administration of Metoprolol?
pulse and blood pressure
What is this drug used for?
It is used to treat hypertension, certain types of angina, or used after a heart attack to prevent future heart attacks.
What is the Pharmacologic class of Metoprolol?
This sudden change in position causes dizziness when taking this medication
Standing up quickly to cause orthostatic hypotension
What pulse rate and blood pressure indicates the need to hold the medication?
60 beats per minute and hypotension
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take this drug?
If you have any allergies, cardiovascular issues or are taking any prescribed or OTC medications.
What suffix do beta blockers end in?
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Patients may experience this common respiratory side effect, especially those with pre-existing lung conditions
Shortness of breath
What do you need to monitor when giving IV administrations of Metoprolol?
monitor the ECG, blood pressure and pulse
Can you drink alcohol while on this medication?
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking metoprolol because it can increase the risk of side effects
Is Metoprolol selective or non-selective?
selective (mainly effects the heart)
Caution should be used as this medication can mask symptoms of this condition, often seen in people with diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Why is this medication used with caution in patients with asthma and a history of bronchospasms?
high doses of Metoprolol can affect Beta2 receptors
How does Metoprolol affect people with diabetes?
Patients with diabetes need to closely monitor their blood sugars because this drug may cause an increase in blood glucose levels
Does Metoprolol increase or decrease cardiac output?
It decreases cardiac output by reducing sympathetic stimulation of the heart
A sudden stop in Metoprolol use can lead to a rapid increase in this cardiovascular condition, characterized by chest pain
angina
What is the antidote for Metoprolol?
Atropine or isoproterenol is used to reverse bradycardia caused by overdose. Parenteral dopamine or dobutamine are vasopressors that can reverse hypotension.
What to do if you miss a dose?
If an oral dose is missed, then just skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. DO NOT take two doses at the same time or extra doses.