Beloc
Designed to target hypertension to address cardiovascular rhythm.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Metoprolol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 40mg
Beloc details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Arrhythmia
- Alternative names
- Betaloc
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Selective Beta-1 receptor antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Precautions and warnings
- caution in asthma patients; do not discontinue abruptly
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; cold extremities; sleep disturbance
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- designed to target hypertension to address cardiovascular rhythm.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- verapamil; diltiazem
Contraindications
second or third-degree heart block; severe bradycardia; uncontrolled heart failure
Serious side effects
atrial block, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it selectively antagonizes beta-1 adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and cardiac contractility.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult doctor. Breastfeeding: observe infant for beta-blockade signs.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Beloc
Beloc contains metoprolol, a widely used beta-blocker indicated for the management of hypertension, angina pectoris and arrhythmia. Known elsewhere as Betaloc, this medication is produced by AstraZeneca. It is supplied as a tablet, available in strengths of 20mg and 40mg for those requiring consistent support for cardiac health.
Buying Beloc online
Beloc is registered across 13 markets, with strong availability in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Residents and expats in these areas, as well as those in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, often prefer the efficiency of ordering online when local stock is inconsistent. While generic metoprolol is frequently sought as an affordable alternative to the original AstraZeneca formulation, having access to established brands remains a top priority for patients across the region.