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Generic Name: Metropolol
Brand names: Lopressor
Side effects/precautions:
Gatro-intestinal disorders (nausea, vomitting, diarrohea, constipation, abdominal pain) and sleep
disturbances commonly arise at the start of the treatment. Central Nervous System (fatigue,
dizziness, cramps), Cardiovascular (bradychardia, Raynaud's phenomenon, palpatations. Respiratory
(dyspnoea or exertion). Vascular disorders (postural disorders).
Interactions:.
Anti--arrythmic medicine, anti hypertensive medicine, anti-adrenergic agents, calcium antagonists,
Alcohol, Oral anti-diabetic agents. Anaesthetics.
Reasons for interactions:
No information
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