Metoprolol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure, angina, irregular heartbeat, heart failure and migraine prevention. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 7 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Metoprolol works
Metoprolol blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, slowing the heart rate and lowering its workload.
What is Metoprolol used for?
- High blood pressure
- Angina
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart failure
- Migraine prevention
Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure, prevent angina, control some irregular heart rhythms, protect the heart after a heart attack, manage stable heart failure (extended-release forms) and prevent migraine.
Side effects of Metoprolol
Common side effects of Metoprolol include:
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Cold hands and feet
- Slow heartbeat
Get medical help if your heartbeat becomes very slow, you faint or you become wheezy.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop it suddenly.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes or circulation problems.
- It can mask signs of low blood sugar.
Frequently asked questions about Metoprolol
What is the price of Metoprolol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Metoprolol products currently in stock range from Rs 25 to Rs 1,007 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Fynkard 25mg Tablet at Rs 25. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Metoprolol are available in Pakistan?
Metoprolol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Merol (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Carsel (Unimark Pharmaceuticals), Fynkard (FYNK Pharmaceuticals), Mepresor (Novartis Pharma (Pakistan)ltd), Betaloc (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Aksopressor (Akson) and Megatop (Mega).Do I need a prescription for Metoprolol?
Yes. Metoprolol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Metoprolol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Metoprolol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Metoprolol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 15 products containing Metoprolol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
