\n \nMetoprolol Tartrate USP \n \nComposition :?Metoprolol Tartrate USP 25mg & 50mg Tablet. \n \nIndication :?Betaloc is indicated for hypertension, angina, arrhythmia (including arrhythmias during anaesthesia), early intervention in acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, migraine prophylaxis and thyrotoxicosis. \n \nDosage and administration :?Hypertension : Initially 100mg tablets daily, for maintenance therapy 100- 200mg tablets daily in 1-2 doses for adults and 25mg tablet once daily for elderly. Angina : 50-100mg tablet 2-3 times daily. \n \nArrhythmias : Usually 50mg tablet 2-3 times daily upto 300mg tablets daily in divided doses, if necessary. Myocardial Infarction : If patient can not tolerate IV doses then he/she should be switched to oral treatment. Starting dose for such patient is 25mg tablets 6 hourly for 48 hours. \n \nHeart Failure : 12.5-25mg once daily. Dose is increased at intervals of 2 weeks, to a maximum of 200mg once daily. \n \nMigraine Prophylaxis : 100-200mg tablets daily in divided doses. Thyrotoxicosis : 50mg tablet 4 times daily. Or as directed by the registered physician. \n \nUse in pregnancy and lactation :?Pregnancy Category C by FDA. \n \nPacking : \n \nBetaloc : 7 x 14's tablets in blister pack. \n \nBetaloc-25 : 7 x 14's tablets in blister pack. \n \n