Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I using APO-METOPROLOL tablets?
APO-METOPROLOLAPO-METOPROLOL tablets contains the active ingredient metoprolol tartrate. APO-METOPROLOL tablets are used to lower high blood pressure (also called hypertension), prevent angina, treat or prevent heart attacks, or reduce your risk of heart complications following a heart attack or to prevent migraine headaches.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using APO-METOPROLOL tablets? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use APO-METOPROLOL tablets?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to APO-METOPROLOL or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI, if you have asthma, wheezing, difficulty breathing or other lung problems, or have had them in the past, you have a history of allergic problems, including hayfever, you have low blood pressure, you have a very slow heartbeat (less than 45-50 beats/minute), you have certain other heart conditions, you have phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland) which is not being treated already with other medicines, you have a severe blood vessel disorder causing poor circulation in the arms and legs or if you are receiving/having emergency treatment for shock or severely low blood pressure.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use APO-METOPROLOL tablets? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with APO-METOPROLOL tablets and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use APO-METOPROLOL tablets?
- APO-METOPROLOL tablets are available as either 50mg or 100mg tablets. The dose of APO-METOPROLOL tablets depends on what condition you are being treated for. Your doctor will tell you what dose to take.
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of fluid.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use APO-METOPROLOL tablets? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using APO-METOPROLOL tablets?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using APO-METOPROLOL.
Be sure to keep all of your doctor’s appointments so that your progress can be checked.
If you feel light-headed, dizzy or faint when getting out of bed or standing up, get up slowly.
Make sure you drink enough water during exercise and hot weather when you are taking APO- METOPROLOL, especially if you sweat a lot.
If you are being treated for diabetes, make sure you check your blood sugar level regularly and report any changes to your doctor.
Things you should not do
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without checking with your doctor.
Looking after your medicine
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using APO-METOPROLOL? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may be serious and could require urgent medical attention or hospitalization. For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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