Metoprolol (ECCP) Flashcards
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Pharmacology of Metoprolol
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Selective B1 receptor blocker. Blocks the action of sympathetic nervous system thereby reducing heart rate.
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Drug class of Metoprolol
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b1 selective adrenoceptor blocker
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Metabolism of Metoprolol
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Hepatic and excreted by the kidneys
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Contraindications of Metoprolol
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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
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ACS and HR control
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Precautions of Metoprolol
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Heart Failure
First Degree heart block
Diabetes Mellutis
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Side Effects of Metoprolol
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Hypotension Bradycardia Palpitations Dizziness Headache
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Presentation of Metoprolol
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Amp, 5mg in 5ml
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Routes of administration
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IV
