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Metoprolol tartrate

Beta-blocker (heart and blood pressure medicine)

  • 15 brands
  • 13 makers
  • 3 forms
  • From ≈ ৳13

What it is used for

Metoprolol tartrate is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain caused by heart disease). It is also used after a heart attack, to control some fast or irregular heart rhythms, and to help prevent migraine. Doctors sometimes use it to ease symptoms such as a racing heart in an overactive thyroid. The injection is given in hospital for certain heart rhythm problems and heart attacks.

How it works

Metoprolol blocks the effect of adrenaline on beta-1 receptors, mainly in the heart. This slows the heart rate and reduces the force of each beat, which lowers blood pressure and the heart's need for oxygen.

Drug class: Beta-blocker (heart and blood pressure medicine)

Available in Bangladesh

15 brands from 13 makers, in these forms and strengths:

Tablet
25 mg50 mg100 mg
Tablet (Extended Release)
50 mg100 mg
IV Injection
5 mg/5 ml

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Metoprolol tartrate Tablet · 50 mg11 brands · from ≈ ৳18

  • BetacardAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳18
  • LopresorBristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳18
  • PrololAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳18
  • PrelocOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳18
  • TopressEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳19
  • BetaoneACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳19
  • MetalocRenata Limited≈ ৳19
  • AngiproThe White Horse Pharma≈ ৳20
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  • SelometUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳20
  • PresonilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳20
  • BetalocDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳21

Metoprolol tartrate Tablet · 25 mg3 brands · from ≈ ৳13

  • BetaoneACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳13
  • SelometUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳13
  • BetalocDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳14

Metoprolol tartrate Tablet (Extended Release) · 50 mg3 brands · from ≈ ৳36

  • Metoprol-XLBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
  • Betaloc-XRDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳38
  • Selomet-SRUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳40

Metoprolol tartrate Tablet (Extended Release) · 100 mg2 brands · from ≈ ৳58

  • Metoprol-XLBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳58
  • Betaloc-XRDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳59

Metoprolol tartrate IV Injection · 5 mg/5 ml1 brand · from ≈ ৳426

  • MetocardPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳426

Metoprolol tartrate Tablet · 100 mg1 brand · from ≈ ৳31

  • MetalocRenata Limited≈ ৳31

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Metoprolol tartrate as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Common side effects include tiredness, dizziness, cold hands and feet, a slow heartbeat, stomach upset and sleep problems or vivid dreams. These often settle after the first few weeks.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

  • People with asthma or COPD, as beta-blockers can tighten the airways
  • Anyone with a slow heartbeat, heart block, very low blood pressure or heart failure that is not stable
  • People with diabetes, as it can hide warning signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat
  • People with poor circulation in the hands and feet, or a rare adrenal tumour called phaeochromocytoma
  • Anyone on verapamil or diltiazem, medicines for heart rhythm, or other medicines that lower blood pressure
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with liver disease

Warnings

  • Do not stop it suddenly, as this can make angina worse or trigger a heart attack. If it needs to be stopped, your doctor will lower it step by step.
  • Get urgent help for wheezing or breathlessness, fainting, or a very slow heartbeat.
  • Tell the doctor or dentist that you take a beta-blocker before surgery or an anaesthetic.

Questions people ask

What is the difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate?

Both contain metoprolol. Standard metoprolol tartrate tablets release the medicine quickly, while metoprolol succinate is a slow-release form that is also used for heart failure. They are not directly interchangeable, so do not switch without your doctor's advice.

What is the difference between metoprolol and bisoprolol?

Metoprolol and bisoprolol are both heart-selective beta-blockers. Bisoprolol lasts longer in the body, while standard metoprolol tartrate tablets wear off sooner. The choice depends on your condition and on how well each one suits you.

Can people with asthma take metoprolol?

Beta-blockers can trigger breathing problems in asthma. Metoprolol affects the airways less than some older beta-blockers, but it is used with caution and only if a doctor decides the benefit is worth it.

What is the cheapest brand of Metoprolol tartrate 50 mg tablet in Bangladesh?

Of the 11 brands of Metoprolol tartrate 50 mg tablet listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳18, shared by Betacard (Aristopharma Ltd.), Lopresor (Bristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and Prolol (Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and 1 other brand. They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Metoprolol tartrate in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳13 to ৳426 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Metoprolol tartrate are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 15 brands of Metoprolol tartrate from 13 makers, as tablet, tablet (extended release) and iv injection.

Do I need a prescription for Metoprolol tartrate?

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Metoprolol tartrate as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

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