BETALOC INJECTION 5ML is used to treat acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in hemodynamically stable patients to reduce cardiovascular death when used in conjunction with oral metoprolol maintenance therapy. It is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). 

BETALOC INJECTION 5ML contains 'Metoprolol', which helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart problems in the future. 

BETALOC INJECTION 5ML will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, BETALOC INJECTION 5ML may cause certain common side effects like dizziness, tiredness, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, pruritus (itchy skin), and bradycardia (slow heart rate). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, asthma, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, or severe blood circulation problems. Consult your doctor before taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETALOC INJECTION 5ML is not recommended for use in children. BETALOC INJECTION 5ML may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML as it might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of BETALOC INJECTION 5ML . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

BETALOC INJECTION 5ML belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and heart attack (myocardial infarction). BETALOC INJECTION 5ML  helps in slowing down the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart problems. 

• Dizziness

• Tiredness

• Hypotension (low blood pressure)

• Shortness of breath

• Pruritus (itchy skin)

• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)

Please check with your doctor before taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML if you have/had heart conduction, heart rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, overactive thyroid, untreated pheochromocytoma, metabolic acidosis, low blood pressure, or prinzmetal angina. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, blood vessel disorder, slow heart rate, myasthenia gravis, dry eye problems, kidney or liver impairment. Consult your doctor before taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETALOC INJECTION 5ML may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effects; hence please avoid it. BETALOC INJECTION 5ML is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interaction: BETALOC INJECTION 5ML may interact with antacid (cimetidine), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydralazine, clonidine), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone), anaesthetics (cyclopropane), anxiolytics (temazepam, diazepam), NSAID's (indomethacin, celecoxib), antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-fungal (terbinafine), corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), a local anaesthetic (lidocaine), anti-depressants, barbiturates, phenothiazines, and other beta-blockers.

Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol might increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of BETALOC INJECTION 5ML . It might also cause increased dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption while taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have heart conduction problems, heart rhythm problems, uncontrolled/severe heart failure, blocked blood vessels, blood circulation problems, untreated pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal gland), metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the body), low blood pressure, and prinzmetal angina. It is contradicted in sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker, severe bradycardia (slow heart rate), and decompensated heart failure (sudden onset of symptoms of heart failure).

• CIMETIDINE
• HYDRALAZINE
• CLONIDINE
• AMIODARONE
• CYCLOPROPANE
• TEMAZEPAM
• DIAZEPAM
• INDOMETHACIN
• CELECOXIB
• TERBINAFINE
• HYDROCORTISONE
• PREDNISOLONE
• LIDOCAINE

• Do regular physical activity or exercise.

• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet.

• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease. 

• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, heart rhythm and electrical activity is advised.

• If you are due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking BETALOC INJECTION 5ML .

High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath).

Myocardial infarction/Heart attack: It occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the heart. This blockage of arteries is often an accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries). Heart attack signs include chest pain, upper body pain, sweating, nausea, fatigue, and trouble breathing.

Arrhythmia: It is a problem associated with the rate of rhythm in which the heart beats too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia) or at an irregular rate. It occurs when there are abnormal electrical signals in the heart. Treatment of arrhythmia includes drugs, medical procedures, implantable devices and sometimes surgery.

Angina Pectoris: It is the chest pain that occurs due to decreased blood flow to the heart. It is usually a symptom of coronary heart disease. Symptoms include squeezing sensation, heaviness, tightness, and pain in the chest.