What is 50 mg of metoprolol used for?

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Is 50 mg of metoprolol too much?

The dose is usually 1 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight once a day. The first dose should not be more than 50 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Is metoprolol safe for kidneys?

beta-blockers are potent antihypertensive agents but differ in their hemodynamic effects on renal function. The cardioselective beta-blockers such as atenolol and metoprolol are known to retard the progression of renal diseases, but to a lesser degree compared with blockers of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

What is the maximum dosage for metoprolol ER?

Beginning metoprolol dosage: 1 milligrams/kilogram can be given one time in a day with dosage not exceeding 50 milligrams once in a day. Maximum dosage is not to exceed one half of the 25 milligrams tablet. Maintenance dosage: Dosage levels are to be adjusted only after checking the blood pressure response and levels.

What are the side effects of metoprolol 50 mg?

A wide variety of side effects are possible with metoprolol succinate, ranging from nausea and fatigue to potentially serious heart rhythm abnormalities and shortness of breath. The 50-mg dose of metoprolol succinate ER is a mid-range amount.

What are the long term effects of metoprolol?

Metoprolol has no known long term side effects. It also has not harmed you in any way by taking this medication. If you have high blood pressure the medicine ought to be continued. If it was just for skipped beats, then it should be OK to slowly taper it.

When not to give metoprolol?

You should not use metoprolol if you have a serious heart problem (heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate), severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or a history of slow heart beats that caused fainting.