What is the drug class for metoprolol, what are the therapeutic uses, side effects and contraindications?
What will be an ideal response?
Drug class: Beta Blocker (Beta 1)
Therapeutic uses:
-decreases BP and HR.
Side effects:
-ED
-hypoglycemia (pt cannot tell bc HR is decreased from beta 1)
-fatigue
-weakness
-bradycardia
-pulmonary edema
-HF
Contraindications:
-bradycardia
-uncompensated HF
-pulmonary edema
-cardiogenic shock
-heart block
Use cautiously in:
-renal/ hepatic impairment
-people with asthma
-Diabetes (may mask signs of hypoglycemia)
*start medication at low dosage
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