Beloc-Zok Comp

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Beloc-Zok Comp uses

Beloc-Zok Comp consists of Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol Succinate.

Hydrochlorothiazide:


Beloc-Zok Comp information

Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) is an antihypertensive, diuretic drug that acts on the electrolyte reabsorption in the renal tubular mechanism increasing the excretion of chloride and sodium in equivalent amounts. The exact mechanism of its antihypertensive action is not known at this time.

Beloc-Zok Comp indications

Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) is typically employed for the treatment of patients suffering from hypertension, either as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive medication. It is also employed in some cases as a diuretic agent. Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) therapy may also be prescribed for the treatment of hepatic cirrhosis, edema (in patients suffering from congestive heart failure), nephrotic syndrome, drug induced edema, chronic renal failure or acute glomerulonephritis. Health care professionals may prescribe this drug in order to treat other medical conditions as well; if you would like to know more about the reasons you have been prescribed this drug, it is advised to ask your personal physician.

Beloc-Zok Comp warnings

Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) may not be used in the treatment of patients who are allergic to this drug, any of its components or other sulfonamide-derived medication. Also, this drug may not be suitable for use in patients that are suffering from anuria, azotemia or impaired renal functions. Caution should be employed if the patient is suffering from hepatic disease. Other medical conditions may also influence the examining health care provider's decision of prescribing Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide); it is strongly recommended to make sure that the health care professional is fully aware of your health condition and medical history before starting a treatment with this drug.

Use of Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) during pregnancy or breast-feeding is also not recommended. This medicine may affect an unborn baby and it also passes into breast milk. As such, use of this drug in pregnant women or breast-feeding mothers should not be employed.

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Beloc-Zok Comp intake guidelines

You should always take Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) as you have been directed by the prescribing health care specialist. While in some cases daily administration of the drug is recommended, other patients may be prescribed an intermittent therapy. Also, the number of daily doses may vary. As such, it is best that you do not follow another patient's intake schedule. If you have difficulties understanding the intake guidelines that your prescribing health care professional has provided, you should ask for further explanations from an authorized health care specialist - such as a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse.

Beloc-Zok Comp dosage

The exact Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) dosage may vary greatly from one case to another, depending on the condition being treated, on the patient's medical history and general health condition, on his or her age as well as on a number of other factors. As such you are advised to use the exact Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) dosage that has been prescribed to you and never use the dosage prescribed to another patient or a dosage that you have been prescribed in the past. Taking a different Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) dose may cause the treatment to not have the desired effect, and if you take this drug in larger doses you may have a higher risk of developing side effects, or you may suffer from an overdose.

Beloc-Zok Comp overdose

You should never exceed the Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) prescribed dosage, in order to avoid an overdose with this medication. However, if you consider that you are affected by an overdose with this drug it is advised to immediately consult your personal health care provider, the local poisons center or to go to the nearest medical facility to seek emergency medical attention. The common symptoms of an overdose with Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) are dehydration and cardiac arrhythmia. The patient may also suffer from electrolyte depletion and thus may present the relevant signs and symptoms.

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Beloc-Zok Comp missed dose

In case you have missed a dose of Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide), it is advised that you take the dose as soon as you remember. If the moment when you remember is too close to another intake of the medication, you should completely skip the missed Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) dose and take the next scheduled dose on time. You should never take a larger dose of the drug in order to make up for a missed dose, unless your prescribing health care provider directs you to do so.

Beloc-Zok Comp side effects

In some patients Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause side effects. While they are not very common, it is recommended to let your personal health care provider know if you begin experiencing any side effects. Several types of symptoms are possible: dizziness, headache, paresthesias, gastric irritation, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, pancreatitis, jaundice, hypotension. Metabolic side effects may include glycosuria, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia or hyponatremia. Renal failure or dysfunction may develop, as well as interstitial nephritis. Some patients reported experiencing muscle spasms, restlessness, unusual weakness and blurred vision. In some cases photosensitivity, anaphylactic reactions, respiratory distress, fever, rashes, vasculitis or toxic epidermal necrolysis have occurred.

Beloc-Zok Comp drug reactions

Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide) may interact with barbiturates and narcotics, as well as with alcohol. If you are also following a treatment course with antidiabetic drugs, their dosage may need to be adjusted before starting to take Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide). This drug may have an additive effect with other antihypertensive medication. ACE inhibitors, ACTH, corticosteroids and skeletal muscle relaxants may also interact with this drug causing unwanted effects. This drug may not be properly absorbed if the patient is also taking Colestipol resins or Cholestyramine. NSAIDs, lithium and Pressor amines may affect or be affected by Beloc-Zok Comp (Hydrochlorothiazide), and as such it is strongly recommended to let the prescribing health care provider know if you are taking these or any other drugs before starting a therapy course with this medicine. Other drug interactions that are not listed here are also possible.

Metoprolol Succinate:


Pharmacological action

Beloc-Zok Comp is a cardioselective beta1-blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. This medication has antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic effect. Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) decreases automaticity of sinus node, reducing heart rate, slows AV-conduction, decreases myocardial contractility and excitability, reduces cardiac output, reduces myocardial oxygen demand. This drug inhibits the stimulatory effect of catecholamines on the heart during physical and psycho-emotional stress.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) causes a hypotensive effect which is stabilized by the end of the second week of a course. With angina Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) reduces the frequency and severity of attacks.

This medicine also normalizes the heart rate during supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation; when myocardial infarction it contributes to limit the zone of ischemia of the heart muscle and reduces the risk of developing fatal arrhythmias, reduces the risk of recurrence of myocardial infarction. When Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) is used in the medium therapeutic doses it has a less pronounced effect on smooth muscles of the bronchi and peripheral arteries than non-selective beta-blockers.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, Cmax of the active substance in the blood plasma is reached after 1-2 hours. This medication intensively metabolized in the liver to form inactive metabolites. T1/2 of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) from plasma is 3-4 h and during the course of treatment it does not change. More than 95% of the dose excreted by the kidneys of which only 3% is in unchanged form.

Why is Beloc-Zok Comp prescribed?

Hypertension, prevention of angina, cardiac arrhythmias (supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystoles), secondary prevention after myocardial infarction, cardiac hyperkinetic syndrome (including in hyperthyroidism, NDCs). Prophylaxis of migraine.

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Dosage and administration

For oral administration the average dose of Beloc-Zok Comp is 100 mg / day in 1-2 reception. If necessary the daily dose gradually increased up to 200 mg. For IV injections a single dose is 2.5 mg, with no effect a re-introduction is possible in 5 minutes.

Maximum daily dose for oral administration is 400 mg, for IV injections a single dose is 15-20 mg.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) side effects, adverse reactions

Cardiovascular system: possible bradycardia, hypotension, AV-conduction disturbances, symptoms of heart failure.

Digestive system: at the beginning of therapy may include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and in some cases - liver function abnormalities.

CNS and peripheral nervous system: at the beginning of therapy may be weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, coldness and paresthesia in the extremities; possible reduction in the secretion of tear fluid, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, depression, sleep disturbances, nightmares.

Hemopoietic system: in some cases - thrombocytopenia.

Endocrine: hypoglycemic state in patients with diabetes.

Respiratory system: in predisposed patients may cause symptoms of bronchial obstruction.

Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching.

Beloc-Zok Comp contraindications

AV-block II and III degree, sinoatrial block, bradycardia (heart rate below 50 beats / min), SSS, hypotension, chronic heart failure IIB-III stages, acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, metabolic acidosis, pronounced disturbances of peripheral circulation, increased sensitivity to Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate).

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Taking of Beloc-Zok Comp during pregnancy is only possible if the intended benefits to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. This medication crosses the placental barrier. In connection with the possible development of a newborn bradycardia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, and respiratory failure, Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) should be abolished for 48-72 hours before the scheduled date of delivery. After delivery it is necessary to ensure strict monitoring of the newborn within 48-72 hours.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) in small amounts excreted in breast milk. The using during lactation is not recommended.

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Special instructions

With careful use in patients with chronic obstructive airways disease, diabetes (especially during labile), Raynaud's disease and obliterative peripheral arterial disease, pheochromocytoma (to be used in combination with alpha-blockers), pronounced renal and liver functions impairment.

During treatment with Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) a production of lacrimal fluid may decreases, which is important for patients who use contact lenses.

Completion of a long course of treatment with Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) should be gradual (at least 10 days) under the supervision of a physician.

There is not recommended for concurrent use of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) with MAO inhibitors.

Combined therapy with clonidine should receive the later stop in a few days after discontinuation of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate), in order to avoid a hypertensive crisis. Simultaneous administration of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) with hypoglycemic agents require correction of their dosing regimen.

A few days before the anesthesia it is necessary to stop taking this drug or find any anesthesia medication with minimal negative inotropic effects.

Patients whose work requires more attention, the application of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) outpatients should be addressed only after the evaluation of individual patient response.

Beloc-Zok Comp drug interactions

Sympatholytics, nifedipine, nitroglycerin, diuretics, hydralazine and other antihypertensive drugs potentiate hypotension.

Antiarrhythmic and anesthetic medications increase the risk of bradycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension.

Digitalis drugs potentiate slowing AV conduction.

Simultaneously intravenous injection of verapamil and diltiazem may cause cardiac arrest.

Beta-adrenoceptor agonists, aminophylline, cocaine, estrogens, indomethacin and other NSAIDs impair antihypertensive effect.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) enhances and prolongs the action of anti depolarizing muscle relaxants.

Combination with alcohol leads to mutual reinforcement of inhibitory effects on the CNS.

Allergens increased the risk of severe systemic allergic reactions or anaphylaxis.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) edits the effectiveness of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs and increases the risk of hypoglycemia.

Oral contraceptives, cimetidine, ranitidine, phenothiazines raise the level of this drug in the blood, rifampicin decreases it.

Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate) reduces the clearance of lidocaine, the effectiveness of beta 2-agonists (it is necessary to increase the dose of the latter).

This medicine is incompatible with MAO inhibitors of type A.

Beloc-Zok Comp in case of emergency / overdose

Symptoms: hypotension, acute heart failure, bradycardia, heart block, AV block, cardiogenic shock, bronchospasm, trouble breathing and consciousness, coma, nausea, vomiting, generalized convulsions, cyanosis (manifest in 20 minutes - 2 hours after taking of Beloc-Zok Comp (Metoprolol Succinate)).

Treatment: gastric lavage, the symptomatic therapy: atropine sulfate injection (IV fast 0.5-2 mg) if bradycardia and a violation of AV conduction; glucagon (1-10 mg IV, then IV infusion 2-2.5 mg / h) and dobutamine in the case of reduction of myocardial contractility; agonists (noradrenaline, adrenaline, etc.) when arterial hypotension; diazepam (IV slowly) to eliminate seizures; beta-agonists inhalation or IV jet injection of aminophylline to relieve broncho spastic reactions; cardioacceleration.

Beloc-Zok Comp pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Beloc-Zok Comp available forms, composition, doses:

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Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Beloc-Zok Comp destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Beloc-Zok Comp Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Beloc-Zok Comp pharmaceutical companies:

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Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLET [QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."TOPROL XL (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE) TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE [BRYANT RANCH PREPACK]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. Dailymed."AMLODIPINE BESYLATE; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Beloc-Zok Comp?

Depending on the reaction of the Beloc-Zok Comp after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Beloc-Zok Comp not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Beloc-Zok Comp addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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