Uses of Betaloc zok 25mg

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Betaloc Zok 25mg is a beta-blocker commonly used to treat cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure. This is a prescription drug, so it should be consulted by a doctor or pharmacist to ensure safety.

1. What is Betaloc zok 25mg? Chemical composition

Betaloc zok 25mg is a drug used in the treatment of diseases related to the heart and blood pressure. This drug is prepared in the form of tablets with a weight of 25mg. The tablet is white and is blistered, each blister contains 14 tablets.
Each Betaloc zok 25mg tablet contains 23.75mg or 47.5mg Metoprolol succinate. This amount is equivalent to 25mg or 50mg of metoprolol tartrate. This is one of the substances that belong to the group of selective beta-1 receptor inhibitors. This substance makes up the main therapeutic effect of the drug.

2. What disease does Betaloc zok 25mg treat?

Betaloc Zok 25mg with the ingredient is metoprolol that works to treat the following diseases:
Treatment of high blood pressure: Betaloc zok 25mg has the effect of lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. At the same time, reducing the rate of organ damage. Treatment of Angina pectoris : Used in the treatment of chronic heart failure with stable symptoms due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction. At the same time, the drug also works to prevent cardiac death and re-infarction after acute myocardial infarction. Treatment of arrhythmias - especially supraventricular tachycardia: Reduce ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and ventricular extrasystoles. Betaloc zok 25mg is effective in the treatment of cardiac dysfunction with palpitations. In addition, Betaloc zok 25mg is also used as a medicine to prevent migraine headaches.

3. Usage and dosage of Betaloc zok 25mg

Betaloc zok 25mg drug is prepared in tablet form, taken orally. Should be swallowed whole or broken in half. Do not chew or crush the medicine, as it will be difficult to swallow. Betaloc zok 25mg is indicated for a single dose of the day and should be taken in the morning.
Depending on the disease and condition of the patient, the doctor will give the appropriate dose for each patient. Specifically:
Treatment of hypertension: Patients with hypertension take the drug at a dose of 50mg/time/day. May be increased to 100-200mg once daily or in combination with other antihypertensive agents when the patient does not respond to the drug. Treatment of angina: Use Betaloc zok 25mg 100-200mg/time/day. Can be used in combination with other antianginal drugs to increase the effectiveness of treatment. Treatment of stable heart failure grade II: The first 2 weeks of using Betaloc zok 25mg at a dose of 25mg / time / day. May be increased to 50mg once daily after 2 weeks and then can be doubled every 2 weeks. For long-term treatment, the appropriate dose is 200mg/time/day. Patients with stable heart failure grade III-IV: Initially, the patient used a dose of 12.5mg / time / day. 1-2 weeks later, can be increased to 25mg / time / day and 50mg / time / day after the next 2 weeks. The dose can be increased further after 2 weeks of treatment but should not exceed 200mg/time/day. However, increasing the dose of the drug requires the prescription and guidance of the doctor. Treatment of arrhythmia: 50mg x 2-3 times/day. In severe patients, the dose may be increased to 300 mg/day in divided doses. Treatment of myocardial infarction: the dose of betaloc zok 25mg is 50mg and the times are 6 hours apart. It should be administered 15 minutes after injection and within up to 48 hours (preferably 12 hours) of the patient's onset of chest pain. If the patient is poorly tolerated or on long-term treatment, it can be used at a dose of 200mg / time / day. Treatment of cardiac dysfunction with palpitations: The manufacturer's recommended dosage is 100mg/time/day. May increase to 200mg if needed. The above dosages are indicated for adults only. Do not use Betaloc zok 25mg for children. The dosage of the drug should be prescribed by a doctor or medical staff. Do not arbitrarily buy medicine to use without the permission of the doctor. This is very dangerous, can cause serious consequences, even life-threatening.

4. Side effects of betaloc zok 25mg

Drug Betaloc zok 25mg effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure. However, when using the drug also need to be careful because it can cause some unwanted side effects. Specifically:
Cardiovascular system: Betaloc zok 25mg drug slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure, palpitations... Some uncommon symptoms such as transient heart failure, first degree atrioventricular block, edema, regional pain anterior to the heart; Central nervous system: Patients often have signs of fatigue, dizziness, headache, paresthesia, cramps, ... after taking Betaloc zok 25mg; Digestive system: Patients with drug overdose have gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation,...; Thrombocytopenia; Hepatitis; Athritis; Weight gain; Depression, loss of concentration, memory loss, confusion, hallucinations; Drowsiness or insomnia, restlessness; Visual disturbances; Tinnitus, taste disturbances... The above are not all side effects that patients may have after taking Betaloc zok 25mg. Patients may have side effects other than those listed above. Therefore, when using the drug, patients need to monitor and observe any unusual signs that appear.

5. Notes when using Betaloc Zok

When using Betaloc Zok, the patient should note the following:
Need to reduce the dose slowly, do not stop taking it suddenly; Betaloc zok 25mg should not be used with the intravenous calcium channel blocker Verapamil. Patients with congestive heart failure should not take Betaloc Zok 25mg until the congestion has resolved. Patients with severe cardiac dysfunction, especially those with sympathetically dependent cardiac activity, should be cautious when taking the drug. Because, Betaloc zok 25mg has the ability to reduce the activity of the sympathetic system. In addition, the drug can also aggravate bradycardia, peripheral circulatory disorders and anaphylaxis. Betaloc Zok 25mg can alleviate or reduce the symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious and closely monitor thyroid function when taking the drug. Betaloc zok 25mg can also aggravate psoriasis, so it should be considered before use. Do not use the drug for patients with galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or the malabsorption of glucose, galactose. You should tell your doctor if you are taking Betaloc zok 25mg before surgery. Do not arbitrarily stop taking the drug before surgery. Do not initiate immediate treatment with high-dose Betaloc zok 25 mg in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. This can cause bradycardia, hypotension and fatal stroke in people with cardiovascular risk factors. Pregnant or lactating women should not use Betaloc zok 25mg, unless absolutely necessary.

6. Possible Drug Interactions

Drug interactions can occur in 2 cases: positive and negative. Positive will increase the ability to treat the disease, reduce the treatment time on the patient. However, if the wrong combination of drugs will cause dangerous consequences. Not only does not reduce the symptoms of the disease, but it also aggravates, even endangers life. Therefore, it is necessary to know the drugs that cause bad interactions with Betaloc zok 25mg .
The following drugs interact negatively when combined with Betaloc Zok 25mg:
Sympathomimetic ganglion blockers and other beta blockers; MAO inhibitors (MAOIs); Calcium channel blockers specifically verapamil and diltiazem; Antiarrhythmic drugs, especially quinidine and amiodarone; Drugs of the group digitalis glycosides; Airway anesthetics; Indomethacin or prostaglandin; Classes of drugs for the treatment of diabetes. There have been no studies showing the effect of food on the effects of Betaloc Zok 25mg. Therefore, patients only need to follow the diet and diet according to their pathology. Cardiovascular patients should not eat too much salt, diabetics should limit sugar in their diet,...
Thus, Betaloc zok 25mg is a drug to treat cardiovascular disease, blood pressure in the beta blocker group very effective. . Hopefully with the above information, readers can use the drug effectively and safely.

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