Betaloc ZOK 50 mg. Price, reviews, analogues

Betalok ZOK Is a Swiss medicine used to normalize the functioning of the heart. The active substance in tablets can contain 25, 50 and 100 mg. The drug is distinguished by its high efficiency, but it also has drawbacks in the form of a large list of side effects. An additional advantage of the drug is its affordable price.

Release form

Betalok ZOK is produced in the form of tablets of prolonged (delayed) action of a round biconvex shape, coated with a white color. The tablets have a dividing line, as well as a proprietary inscription "A / ms". The product is placed in a white plastic jar in the amount of 30 tablets. It is packed in a cardboard box along with instructions.

Chemical composition

Betaloc ZOK (50 mg), the price of which is lower than many analogues, has the following composition:

List of components	Component Description
The main component
Metoprolol succinate	The substance helps to lower blood pressure, normalizes the delivery of oxygen to the myocardium (heart muscle) and the rhythm of heart contractions. In addition, the element lowers the number of heart contractions and libido (sex drive), and also prevents the development of migraines (severe headache).
Minor components of the tablet
Ethyl cellulose	The component is necessary for combining the components used, prevents the absorption of moisture by the tablet and improves its solubility, and it also helps to slow down the absorption of the active substance.
Hyprolosis	The element has moisturizing and lubricating properties, preventing irritation of the gastric mucosa on the action of the main substance.
Microcrystalline cellulose	The component is a stabilizer; it is necessary for the tablet to maintain its desired shape.
Silicon dioxide	The component attracts and removes harmful substances, and also activates the process of cell regeneration.
Sodium stearyl fumarate	The element has a pronounced antihypoxic effect (improves tissue oxygenation).
Shell components
Hypromellose	The component has a lubricating and moisturizing effect (these characteristics allow the tablet to slide more easily along the digestive tract) and creates a protective film.
Paraffin	The substance creates a protective dense film on the tablet, and also gives smoothness, as a result, the tablet moves faster through the digestive tract.
Titanium dioxide	The component gives the casing the desired white color.
Macrogol	The component has a laxative effect to accelerate the removal of harmful substances from the body.

The considered form of release of the main component contains 50 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Betaloc ZOK with a dosage of 50 mg has the following pharmacological properties: reduces strength and the number of heartbeats, restores the rhythm of the heart, improves tissue nutrition oxygen.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Tablets Betaloc ZOK 50 mg, due to the components used, exhibit the following therapeutic properties:

• reduces the effect of catecholamines. These are substances responsible for an increase in body temperature, an increase in the number of heartbeats during exercise or stress;
• lowers the strength of heart contractions;
• reduces the number of heartbeats;
• prevents the development of headaches;
• prevents the development of oxygen starvation of tissues;
• slightly increases the amount of triglycerides. These are derivatives of fatty acids and glycerol, and are the main sources of energy for the vital activity of cells;
• lowers the value of blood pressure, and the pressure after taking the drug does not increase even after physical exertion;
• slightly reduces the amount of "good" cholesterol, which contributes to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• reduces the need for oxygen in the heart muscle of the myocardium;
• lowers the amount of free fatty acids in the blood;
• normalizes the rhythm of heart contractions;
• accelerates the removal of harmful substances from the body;
• activates the process of cell regeneration;
• has a mild laxative effect, contributing to the faster removal of harmful substances from the body;
• prolongs the relaxation time of the heart muscle.

A distinctive feature of Betaloc ZOK tablets is the delayed release of the main element, in this regard, the drug acts smoothly and its effect lasts for 24 hours. Approximately 10% of the basic substance enters the bloodstream. The drug is excreted from the body 95% with urine, and the remains with feces are unchanged.

Important. When using Betaloc ZOK tablets, there are no side effects in the form of weakness, a strong decrease in the number of heart contractions.

Indications for use

Betaloc ZOK (50 mg), the price of which is budgetary, doctors prescribe if the patient has deviations:

• high blood pressure;
• pronounced violation of the rhythm of heart contractions;
• preventing the development of migraines;
• angina pectoris. Pathology is manifested by a feeling of discomfort in the chest, which often manifests itself after physical exertion or during stress;
• violation of cardiac activity, accompanied by an increase in the number of heart contractions;
• pronounced oxygen starvation of tissues and heart muscle. The pathology is characterized by severe chronic fatigue;
• prevention of death with a predisposition to re-infarction;
• the presence of symptoms of intoxication of the body (headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, pallor of the skin and other symptoms);
• depression, stress and panic attacks. These pathologies are accompanied by an increase in the number of heartbeats;
• chronic heart failure. Betalok ZOK is used in combination therapy.

In addition, Betaloc ZOK is recommended for use in case of disturbance of well-being after physical exertion or after stress.

Contraindications

Betaloc ZOK tablets are not "harmless", therefore, they can be used only if the patient does not have the following contraindications:

• violation of the conduction of an electrical impulse in the tissues of the heart, leading to a pronounced violation of heart contractions;
• violation of peripheral circulation;
• pronounced slowing of heart contractions;
• low blood pressure;
• the presence of a hormonally active tumor;
• the presence of severe chest pains of an unexplained nature;
• the period of breastfeeding, Betaloc ZOK can reduce the number of heart contractions in the baby;
• bronchial asthma;
• increased production of thyroid hormones;
• pathologies accompanied by respiratory failure;
• severe renal and hepatic failure;
• violation of the balance of acid-base balance with an increase in acidity;
• diabetes;
• severe depression;
• carrying a child, since the drug can cause a significant slowdown in the work of the heart;
• patients over 65 years of age should take pills with extreme caution;
• the patient has an acute myocardial infarction, accompanied by a decrease in the number of heart contractions to 45 beats per minute.

Tablets are also not used when a patient detects an intolerance or allergy to the composition.

At what age can the drug be used?

Betaloc ZOK tablets with a dosage of 50 mg should not be used in children under 18 years of age. The ban is based on the lack of safety testing of the drug in childhood.

Instructions for use, dosage

Betalok ZOK with a dosage of 50 mg is recommended to be taken in the prescribed dosage in the morning hours once. Food intake is not associated with the use of the drug. In this case, you should not bite and chew the pill. Also, for the period of application of the drug, it is necessary to regulate the number of heart contractions. The price of the drug for the course of treatment can be checked with the doctor.

Rules for the use of tablets Betalok ZOK with a dosage of 50 mg, depending on the type of pathology:

Purpose of admission	Single and daily dosage	Course and notes
High pressure	The initial dosage of the drug is 1 tablet in 24 hours. If necessary, the doctor may gradually increase the single dosage to 4 tablets per day.	The duration of the use of the medication is determined by the attending physician. In addition, it should be borne in mind that Betalok ZOK is prescribed in combined treatment.
Violation of the rhythm of heart contractions	The drug is used in the morning at a dosage of 2-4 tablets.	The duration of admission can be lifelong and is established by a doctor.
Increased heart rate	The medication is initially used in a dose of 2 tablets in the morning. If necessary, the amount of the drug can be increased to 4 tablets once in the morning.	The duration of the course is selected by the treating specialist strictly individually and can last for months. Cancellation of the drug is established by the doctor.
Preventing the development of migraines	Betalok ZOK should be taken 2-4 tablets at a time during a headache attack or to prevent its development.	In this case, the pills can be taken not in the morning, but when the headache begins (or "approaches").
Angina pectoris	First you need to take ½ tablet. Within 14 days, the dose can be increased to a whole tablet. Gradually increase the dosage every 2 weeks until the maximum single dosage is reached (4 tablets)	The duration of the use of the tablets is set by the attending physician, taking into account the dynamics of therapy. In addition to taking Betaloc ZOK tablets, sedatives and medications used for angina pectoris can be prescribed.
Oxygen starvation of tissues and myocardium	Take 4 tablets in the morning. It is impossible to increase the prescribed dose.	The period of use of Betaloc ZOK tablets is determined individually.
Stress, depression, or panic attacks	Use ¼ tablets over a period of 14 days. Further, the dose can be increased to ½ tablet.	The time of application of the medication can be from 30 to 60 months. Extension of the course is possible with the permission of the doctor.
To reduce the severity of symptoms with a tendency to re-infarction	Prescribe a single dosage equal to 4 tablets in the morning. It is strictly forbidden to increase the number of tablets per day.	The duration of treatment with Betalok ZOK tablets is approved by the attending physician, taking into account the dynamics of therapy, the reaction of the body and the general well-being of the patient.
Intoxication of the body	Tablets should be taken once a day in the amount of 2-4 pcs.	The duration of therapy is usually about 14 days.
Chronic heart failure	The initial dose of the medication is ¼ of the tablet. After 2 weeks, it can be gradually increased to ½ tablet. After 14 days, the dose can be gradually increased again to a whole tablet, and so it is allowed to increase the dosage by 2 times every 2 weeks until the maximum dosage of 4 tablets is reached.	The course of using the medication is set individually according to the dynamics of therapy. Moreover, an increase in the dose of Betalok tablets is carried out under the supervision of a physician. Additionally, it is necessary to monitor the activity of the kidneys during treatment, as well as monitor the general condition of the patient and the work of the heart.
Normalization of the heart during physical exertion	Use ¼ tablets about 1-1.5 hours before the start of physical activity.	The medication is used periodically, but not longer than 14 days in a row.

In the presence of diabetes, impaired kidney or liver function, Betaloc ZOK tablets should be taken at an individual dosage that is strictly selected by the attending physician. Additionally, the specialist should take into account the compatibility of Betaloc ZOK tablets with anti-diabetes drugs.

Side effects

Betaloc ZOK (50 mg), the price of which depends on the place of purchase, during the course of the course can provoke the development of side effects:

• decrease in the number of heartbeats;
• the patient's limbs may constantly freeze;
• increased symptoms of heart failure;
• a decrease in the pressure value with a sharp change in body position;
• the development of heart failure in a very severe form;
• a feeling of pain in the region of the heart;
• the development of fainting;
• pain in the abdomen;
• nausea, in very rare cases vomiting was manifested;
• change in the rhythm of heart contractions;
• liquefaction of stools and an increase in the number of bowel movements;
• violation of the passage of an electrical impulse in the heart;
• the development of seizures;
• violation of concentration and memory;
• an increase in the amount of sweat discharge;
• feeling of heartbeat;
• deterioration in sleep, accompanied by nightmares;
• the development of depression, anxiety and depression;
• the appearance of hallucinations;
• increased nervous excitability;
• the appearance of goose bumps and tingling of the skin;
• weight gain due to an increase in body fat;
• increased fatigue;
• headache;
• dry mouth;
• hair loss;
• dyspnea;
• violation of the condition and work of the kidneys or liver;
• increased sensitivity to daylight;
• violation of the quality of vision;
• change in taste;
• dry eyes;
• noise and ringing in the ears;
• a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, manifested by poor stopping of bleeding in wounds;
• development of impotence;
• swelling of the limbs;
• decreased attraction to the opposite sex;
• the development of gangrene, if the patient has a severe form of circulatory disorders;
• hives, choking, and other signs of allergies.

To eliminate side effects, taking medications is not required, the symptoms go away on their own within about a day.

Overdose

When adults take Betaloc ZOK tablets at a dosage of 1.4 g (28 tablets), the development of mild poisoning is noted, with the use of 2.5 g (50 tablets), moderate poisoning develops, when 7.5 g (150 tablets) are used at once, the victim shows symptoms of poisoning in severe form.

Poisoning with Betaloc ZOK tablets is manifested by the following symptoms:

• severe respiratory depression;
• severe heart failure, including exacerbation of heart failure;
• a sharp and strong decrease in the value of blood pressure;
• a pronounced decrease in the number of heart contractions;
• cardiac or respiratory arrest;
• loss of consciousness;
• severe visual impairment;
• severe tremors of the limbs and convulsions;
• complete lack of strength;
• development of bronchospasm;
• profuse vomiting and diarrhea;
• severe abdominal pain;
• severe hearing impairment;
• lack of taste perception;
• the development of dehydration due to active sweating, vomiting and diarrhea;
• temporary loss of memory and lack of awareness of what is happening;
• a strong decrease or increase in blood sugar levels;
• severe impairment of the kidneys (manifested by impaired urine output, swelling) and liver (manifested by yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin).

Overdose symptoms may appear within 20-120 minutes after poisoning. To restore the condition, the victim is washed with stomach, given activated charcoal and symptomatic therapy (intubation, when breathing stops; heart drugs, to normalize the work of the heart). If there is no improvement in the condition, you need to call emergency help.

special instructions

Betalok ZOK must be used taking into account the following features:

• if the patient has bronchial asthma, diabetes, as well as liver and kidney pathologies, the use of the medication takes place under the supervision of the attending physician and with the selection of an individual dosage;
• Betalok can normalize the work of the heart without the use of other medications only in the case of a mild pathology;
• if surgery is necessary, it should be borne in mind that pills and anesthetic can cause serious disruption of the heart;
• if the peripheral circulation is disturbed, Betalok will aggravate the course of the pathology.

It is impossible to abruptly cancel the drug, the dosage must be reduced gradually every 2 weeks.

Important. The tool affects the concentration of attention, therefore, when taking the Betalok course, you need to drive a vehicle and perform hazardous work with caution.

Drug interactions

Betaloc ZOK (50 mg), the price of which is not high, should be taken with caution in combination therapy with the following medications:

• medicines of a similar action provoke an increase in the severity of side effects;
• potent antidepressants and drugs to normalize the functioning of the nervous system also increase the severity of the side effects of Betalok;
• drugs to normalize the rhythm of heart contractions and Betalok can provoke an increase in arrhythmia;
• anesthetic agents provoke heart failure;
• medicines to normalize liver function enhance the absorption of the main substance of the tablets;
• antibiotics and antihistamines reduce the effectiveness of Betalok;
• drugs to lower blood pressure should be stopped about 1 week before using the tablets.

It is strictly forbidden to use Betalok simultaneously with alcohol, since the therapeutic effect of the medication is greatly reduced, but the load on the liver increases. As a result, the patient has a sharp deterioration in health.

List of analogues

If Betaloc ZOK tablets did not fit due to the patient's contraindications or the drug caused side effects, then you can replace it with the following medicines:

• Biol, tablets, price - 200 rubles, prescription;
• Metocard, tablets, price - 100 rubles, prescription;
• Metozok, tablets, price - 350 rubles, prescription;
• Nebilet, tablets, price - 800 rubles, prescription leave;
• Nebilong, tablets, price - 700 rubles, prescription;
• Bisogamma, tablets, price - 200 rubles, prescription;
• Aritel, tablets, price - 200 rubles, prescription.

A more complete list of analogs can be checked with a doctor who will help with the choice of a substitute, taking into account the general condition of the patient.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

To buy Betaloc ZOK tablets (regardless of the dosage of the main element), you need a prescription from your doctor. At home, the medication should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

And also the place should be darkened and children's access should be closed to it. The shelf life of the drug (if the listed instructions are followed) is 36 months from the date of manufacture.

The price of the drug and analogues

The cost of a package of Betaloc ZOK with a dosage of 50 mg in the amount of 30 tablets is in the range from 230 to 270 rubles.

Betaloc ZOK should be used with extreme caution, since the drug has a large list of side effects. Additionally, when using the medication, you need to remember that it is produced in dosages of 25, 50 and 100 mg, which must be taken into account when calculating the daily dose. Also, the difference in the concentration of the main substance affects the price.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

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