What is Egilok 50mg?

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Egilok 50mg is a popular drug used for patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially high blood pressure. So what is Egilok and what disease can it cure?

1. What is Egilok 50mg?

Egilok 50mg original name is Metoprolol tartrate. Brand name: Egilok. This is a type of medication that belongs to the group of beta-blockers. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets with different weights: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg and is bottled 60 tablets/bottle.

2. What diseases does Egilok 50mg treat?

Egilok is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Therefore, it helps to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular and coronary artery disease (including sudden death) in patients with hypertension. In addition, Egilok is also used in the treatment of angina, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, migraine prevention and maintenance treatment after myocardial infarction.

3. Dosage of Egilok 50mg

Depending on age, disease condition, there are different dosages. However, for the treatment to be highly effective and to limit side effects, it is necessary to consult with your doctor, pharmacist before taking Egilok 50mg.
For patients with moderate and mild hypertension: Start with a dose of 25-50mg / time, taken 2 times / day. Then gradually increase to 100mg, 2 times / day and can combine Egilok with other antihypertensive drugs if necessary.
For patients with arrhythmia and angina: Start with 25-50mg/time and take 2-3 times/day, then gradually increase to 200mg/day. To increase the effectiveness of treatment, Egilok can be combined with antianginal drugs or other antiarrhythmic drugs depending on the patient's condition.
Dosage for post-myocardial infarction patients: The usual dose is 50-100mg/time, taken twice a day.
For patients with hyperthyroidism: 3-4 times a day, 150-200mg each time.
In case of migraine prevention: 50mg each time, 2 times a day, can be increased to 100mg if needed.

4. How to take Egilok 50mg

Egilok is made in the form of tablets and taken orally. Usually, patients take the drug 2 times a day in the morning and evening and according to the dose prescribed by the doctor. Egilok can be taken with or without food and can be broken in half as needed.
To achieve high therapeutic effect, should ensure the dose and time of taking the drug. You should take the medicine at the same time of day and do not change the dose without consulting your doctor.
If the patient misses a dose, continue taking the next dose at the same time and dose. Never take a booster to make up for a missed dose and may lead to an overdose.
If the patient shows signs of overdose, stop taking the drug and immediately contact the doctor and take him to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. At the same time, bring a list of drugs and functional products that the patient has used and give it to the doctor for the best emergency plan.

5. Side effects of Egilok 50mg

In addition to the ability to effectively treat the disease, Egilok 50mg medicine can also cause some unwanted effects. Symptoms may include: fatigue, dizziness, headache, bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension. There are also cold limbs, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or shortness of breath on exertion. Patients may also have other symptoms, so it is necessary to carefully monitor after taking the drug for timely treatment.

6. Egilok 50mg . drug interactions

When combining Egilok 50mg with some other drugs or functional foods can cause drug interactions. This will reduce the effectiveness of the drug and cause unwanted side effects. Here are some possible drug interactions when taking Egilok 50mg.
When used with other calcium channel blockers, diltiazem may increase the negative inotropic and pacing effects. When Egilok is combined with quinidine, amiodarone, drugs that act like parasympathetic nerves because they can cause hypotension, bradycardia, atrioventricular block. Egilok 50mg in combination with digitalis glycosides can cause bradycardia, conduction disturbances. In addition, some other drugs can affect Egilok such as guanethidine, reserpine, alpha-methyldopa-clonidine, guanfacine, clonidine, sleeping pills, alpha and beta sympathomimetic drugs, ergotamine, estrogen , antidiabetic drugs, enzyme inhibitors, enzyme inducers. Some foods and drinks can also interact with Egilok 50mg and reduce its effectiveness. Especially alcohol, beer, tobacco, drinks containing stimulants, ... Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor for a list of foods and drinks that should not be used during drug use. In addition, the medical condition can also affect the effect of Egilok in the treatment of the disease. Therefore, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the health problem you are having so that he can give the best indication.

7. Note when using Egilok 50mg

In order to limit side effects and drug interactions, before taking Egilok, the patient needs to inform the doctor the following information:
Drugs, substances, foods that you are allergic to. Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, supplements or herbs. Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Egilok 50mg before surgery. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Pregnant women only take the drug when absolutely necessary and under the guidance of a doctor. Special monitoring is required when discontinuing the drug in patients with coronary artery disease. Avoid administering Egilok to patients with obstructive airways disease. Patients with diabetes can adjust the dose of antidiabetic drugs if necessary. Patients with pheochromocytoma must be combined with an alpha blocker.

8. Preservation of Egilok 50mg

Prescribing medicine is a very important step. Improper storage will reduce the effectiveness of the drug, even damage the drug. Therefore, attention should be paid to this step. Egilok 50mg should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Medicines should be kept in a high place, out of reach of children.
Above is useful information about Egilok 50mg and its effects. Hopefully with the above knowledge, readers can effectively apply it to life.

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