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Suggest An Alternative Medicine For Metoprolol Taken For COPD
I have severe COPD and am on supplementary oxygen. I get pulsus bigeminus every day for short or longer spells. I took 25mg Metoprolol, but this lowered my pulse too much. Any other options? I take Serevent 500 inhaler 2x /day and Duavent nebulisers 2x/day.
Tue, 21 May 2019
Hi,
Duavent (Ipratropium, Salbutamol) can cause cardiac arrhythmia. Metoprolol sustained release 12.5 mg may have the desired suppression avoiding excessive slowing of heart rate. Consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Duavent (Ipratropium, Salbutamol) can cause cardiac arrhythmia. Metoprolol sustained release 12.5 mg may have the desired suppression avoiding excessive slowing of heart rate. Consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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