Treatment Details
Metoprolol
Overview
METOPROLOL What is metoprolol. Metoprolol, a class of medication called beta blockers, is used to treat heart conditions in patients. Beta-blockers work by acting on the beta receptors in the heart, blocking its action and resulting in a decrease in blood pressure. Metoprolol is referred to as a cardioselective beta blocker; its effects are mostly seen within the heart and not in the other areas of the body. What is the link between metoprolol and long-COVID. Recent research has shown that this class of medications may be helpful for those suffering with symptoms of long-COVID.
Relevant Studies
Long Covid 19 And The Heart – www.cedars-sinai.org
Fimmu.2021.749291 – doi.org
Search – clinicaltrials.gov
How it works:
Cardioselective Beta-1 adrenergic receptor inhibitor
Dosage Form: Tablet Injectable solution (as tartrate) - 1mg/mL , Tablet (as tartrate) - 25mg, 50mg, 100mg , Tablet (XR - as succinate) - 25m,g 50mg, 100mg, 200mg , Capsule (XR - as succinate) - 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Common Usage: High blood pressure, chest pain
Precautions:
Pregnancy
Exposure to beta-blockers during pregnancy may increase the risk for adverse events in the neonate. If maternal use of a beta-blocker is needed, fetal growth should be monitored during pregnancy and the newborn should be monitored for 48 hours after delivery for bradycardia, hypoglycemia, and respiratory depression
Lactation
The manufacturer recommends monitoring the breastfed infant for adverse events such as bradycardia; constipation; diarrhea; and dry mouth, skin, or eyes when metoprolol is administered to a mother who is a slow metabolizer. Use of a beta-blocker other than metoprolol may be preferred in lactating patients
Warnings
"Black Box Warning: Ischemic heart disease ; Contraindicated: cardiogenic shock, sinus bradycardia, bronchial asthma, myocardial infarction, pheochromocytoma, hypersensitivity Warnings: Angina pectoris, nonallergic bronchospasm, thyrotoxicosis, hypoglycemia"
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