Metoprolol (ECCP) Flashcards by Ashley Nicholls

Pharmacology of Metoprolol

Selective B1 receptor blocker. Blocks the action of sympathetic nervous system thereby reducing heart rate.

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Drug class of Metoprolol

b1 selective adrenoceptor blocker

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Metabolism of Metoprolol

Hepatic and excreted by the kidneys

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Contraindications of Metoprolol

Allergy/ ADR
Acute Heart Failure
<60 BPM Heart Rate 
Systolic BP under <90
Second or third degree heart block 
Bronchospasm/ condition that predisposes to bronchospasm 
Anti-arrhythmic therapy

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Indications for Metoprolol

ACS and HR control

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Precautions of Metoprolol

Heart Failure
First Degree heart block
Diabetes Mellutis

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Side Effects of Metoprolol

Hypotension 
Bradycardia 
Palpitations
Dizziness 
Headache

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Presentation of Metoprolol

Amp, 5mg in 5ml

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Routes of administration

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Metoprolol (ECCP) Flashcards

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