What is metoprolol toxicity?
Metoprolol is a moderately lipophilic β-blocker that in overdose causes direct myocardial depression leading to bradycardia, hypotension, and the potential for cardiovascular collapse. We describe the case of a 59-year-old man who intentionally ingested ~7.5 g of metoprolol tartrate.
What is metoprolol used for in cats?
Metoprolol may be prescribed for treating certain heart conditions including atrial fibrillation in dogs and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats.
Is metoprolol toxic to cats?
Metoprolol may cause some animals to become weak due to a slow heart rate or low blood pressure. Rarely, a pet may faint. Metoprolol should be used with caution in animals with congestive heart failure.
What happens if overdose of metoprolol?
What if I take too much? Taking too much metoprolol can slow down your heart rate and make it difficult to breathe. It can also cause dizziness and trembling.
How often should I give my Cat metoprolol?
The typical dose of Metoprolol administered to cats is 1 mg per pound (2 mg/kg) once daily. The total daily dose in cats is often 2 to 15 mg per cat three times daily. It is very difficult to accurately dose cats therefore Metoprolol may need to be compounded.
Can you give a dog metoprolol with food?
Frequently, metoprolol is given with other drugs, especially in pets undergoing treatment for heart failure or arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm). In these situations, a lower initial dose may be prescribed. Metoprolol can be given with food or without.
How many metoprolol tartrate tablets should I take?
METOPROLOL TARTRATE IMMEDIATE RELEASE TABLETS: Initial dose: 100 mg orally per day in single or divided doses. Maintenance dose: 100 to 450 mg orally per day. Comments: -May increase dose at weekly, or longer, intervals. -Doses above 450 mg per day have not been studied.
How often should you take metoprolol succinate extended release tablets?
Beta-1 selectivity diminishes as the dose is increased. METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS: Initial dose: 25 to 100 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 100 to 400 mg orally once a day Comments: -May increase dose at weekly, or longer, intervals. -Doses above 400 mg per day have not been studied.
