Beloc
Beloc is metoprolol in 20mg and 40mg tablets, a beta-blocker for high blood pressure, angina and heart rhythm problems, and for recovery after a heart attack.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20mg | 30 tablets | $21.30 | $0.71 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | $36.60 | $0.61 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | $50.40 | $0.56 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | $61.20 | $0.51 |
| 20mg | 180 tablets | $82.80 | $0.46 |
| 20mg | 270 tablets | $113.40 | $0.42 |
| 20mg | 360 tablets | $136.80 | $0.38 |
| 40mg | 30 tablets | $43.20 | $1.44 |
| 40mg | 60 tablets | $73.80 | $1.23 |
| 40mg | 90 tablets | $99.00 | $1.10 |
| 40mg | 120 tablets | $114.00 | $0.95 |
| 40mg | 180 tablets | $153.00 | $0.85 |
| 40mg | 270 tablets | $159.30 | $0.59 |
| 40mg | 360 tablets | $169.20 | $0.47 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Metoprolol
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20/40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- High blood pressure · Angina · Heart rhythm issues
- Therapeutic Class
- Beta-Blocker
- Pharmacological Class
- Selective beta-1 antagonist
- Minor Side Effects
- Tiredness, Dizziness, Slow heartbeat
- Moderate Side Effects
- Cold hands and feet, Shortness of breath
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool place.
- Drug Interactions
- Clonidine, Diltiazem, Verapamil
What you will receive
Beloc is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Beloc.
- The same active ingredient (Metoprolol) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Beloc strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Beloc is offered as generic metoprolol 20mg and 40mg tablets, in packs of 30 up to 360. This is generic metoprolol, not the original Beloc. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
What if my Beloc parcel does not arrive?
If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free, or refunded if that is not possible. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking; standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, 30 at most, untracked.
What are the alternative names for Beloc and metoprolol?
Beloc, Lopressor, Seloken and Toprol are brand names of metoprolol, which is also sold as Betaloc, Metohexal and Selozok. Here, metoprolol can be bought online as generic Beloc, and also as generic Toprol. These are generics, not the original brand.
Can I drink alcohol with Beloc?
One or two drinks is unlikely to cause trouble, but alcohol widens the blood vessels and lowers pressure on its own, so the light-headed feeling metoprolol brings can be stronger after drinking. A heavy session is the one to avoid.
What happens if I miss a dose of Beloc?
Skip the missed tablet and carry on with your normal schedule; taking two at once can slow the heart and drop blood pressure further than intended. An alarm or a fixed daily habit makes the routine easier to keep.
How is Beloc different from Toprol?
All three contain metoprolol, so the difference comes down to the brand name and the strengths on offer. Toprol and Toprol XL cover 25mg, 50mg and 100mg, and the XL tablet releases its medicine slowly so one dose lasts the day. Beloc and Toprol are ordinary tablets.
Does Beloc make you tired?
Feeling flat or sleepy is common in the early weeks, along with a slow pulse and spells of dizziness. Most people adjust within a fortnight; if the tiredness lingers, the timing or the dose may need a rethink.
Can I take Beloc if I have asthma?
Metoprolol favours the receptors in the heart over those in the lungs, so it is less likely than older beta-blockers to tighten the airways. Wheezing or a tight chest can still happen, especially at higher doses.
About Beloc
What Beloc tablets are used for
Beloc is metoprolol, a beta-blocker, sold here as 20mg and 40mg tablets — the generic form of the medicine rather than the original brand. It is used for high blood pressure, for angina (chest tightness that comes on because the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen), and for hearts that beat too fast or lose their regular rhythm. It is also given during recovery from a heart attack, and to some people whose heart muscle has weakened.
How metoprolol works
Adrenaline is the body's own accelerator. It pushes the heart to beat faster and harder, and metoprolol blocks the receptor that takes delivery of that message, so the pulse slows and each beat is gentler. Blood vessels relax a little too. Pressure inside the arteries falls, and the heart muscle gets by on less oxygen, which is why angina strikes less often. These conditions are managed rather than cured, so the benefit lasts only while the tablets are being taken.
Taking your tablets
Plain metoprolol is usually taken once or twice a day, spaced roughly twelve hours apart, during a meal or soon after it. Keeping to the same times helps the level in your blood stay even. If a dose slips your mind, leave it and wait for the next one — never double up. Do not stop abruptly either: after months of use, an abrupt halt can bring on a racing pulse, a sharp rise in blood pressure or a return of chest pain, so the dose is stepped down gradually. Keep the strips somewhere cool and dry.
Side effects to expect
Light-headedness, tiredness and a pulse that feels slow are the usual early complaints; standing up quickly can leave the room spinning for a second. Cold fingers, a parched mouth, looser stools and an itchy rash are less common. A very slow pulse, fainting, or breathlessness with swollen ankles needs urgent treatment. Metoprolol also blunts the body's first warning of a hypo (low blood sugar), so someone with diabetes may feel nothing unusual before levels drop.
Beloc, Toprol or Toprol XL?
The three metoprolol listings here are all tablets containing the same active ingredient; brand name and strength are what differ. Toprol and Toprol XL come in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg, while Beloc sits at the lower end with 20mg and 40mg. Toprol XL is the slow-release form, swallowed whole once a day — not split, chewed or crushed. The metoprolol page lays out the whole range if you want to weigh them up before ordering.
Sources
- Metoprolol: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Heart failure - symptoms, causes and treatments - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia