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 BETALOC INJECTION?
BETALOC INJECTION contains the active ingredient metoprolol tartrate. BETALOC INJECTION is used to treat irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia, which means that there is a disturbance of the heart’s normal rhythm or beat. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using BETALOC INJECTION? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use BETALOC INJECTION?
Do not use BETALOC INJECTION if you have ever had an allergic reaction to metoprolol tartrate or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI, 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 BETALOC INJECTION? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with BETALOC INJECTION 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 BETALOC INJECTION?
- BETALOC INJECTION is given as a slow injection into a vein.
- BETALOC INJECTION must only be given by a doctor or nurse.
- Your doctor will decide what dose and for how long you will receive BETALOC INJECTION. This depends on your condition and other factors, such as your weight.
More information can be found in Section 4. How do I use BETALOC INJECTION? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using BETALOC INJECTION?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using BETALOC INJECTION.
Tell your doctor if you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how BETALOC INJECTION affects you.
Drinking alcohol
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
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 may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation such as shortness of breath, being less able to exercise, swelling of the ankles, feet or legs, chest tightness, wheezing, noisy breathing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, changes in heart rate or palpitations, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) and generally feeling unwell.
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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