Betaloc Zok 50mg Extended-Release Tablets (30 Tablets)
Betaloc Zok 50mg is a cardiovascular medication used to manage various heart-related conditions. Each tablet contains 47.5 mg of metoprolol succinate, which is equivalent to 50 mg of metoprolol tartrate. This medication belongs to a group of drugs known as beta-blockers, specifically selective beta-1 antagonists.
How Betaloc Zok Works (ZOK Technology)
What makes Betaloc Zok unique is its Zero-Order Kinetics (ZOK) delivery system. Unlike conventional tablets that release the medicine all at once, Betaloc Zok is formulated to release metoprolol at a controlled, near-constant rate over 24 hours. This ensures you have stable levels of the medicine in your blood throughout the day and night, avoiding the "peaks and troughs" that can sometimes cause side effects.
Key Uses and Benefits
Betaloc Zok 50mg is primarily prescribed for:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): To lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications like stroke or heart attack.
- Angina Pectoris: To prevent chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Stable Symptomatic Chronic Heart Failure: Used alongside other medications to improve heart function and survival.
- Cardiac Arrhythmias: To help regulate abnormal heart rhythms.
- Post-Heart Attack Care: For the prevention of cardiac death and reinfarction after the acute phase of a myocardial infarction.
Important Information
Betaloc Zok 50mg is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). It should only be used under the strict supervision of a healthcare professional. Ensure you follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have questions about your heart medication, you can contact a GoMed pharmacist for professional guidance.