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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations

Dear doctor,
My father faces heart palpitations since 7-8 years and this stays for 30-40 mins. Earlier it used to be for just 5 minutes. It has started happening more frequently about once in a month. Doctors called it gastro intestinal disorder. Today he again faced the same problem and now one of the cardiologist has prescribed METPURE Xl 25 to him. Is it safe to take medicine and please tell me what is the problem basically he has. I will be highly greatful. I am very worried abt him.please answer soon. i am online.thanks. AGE:60 Weight 66
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Metpure is metoprolol, a beta blocker medication which slows down the heart and helps to control blood pressure. If your father is having palpitations, he should definitely have an ECG (electrocardiogram) to be sure there isn't an irregular heart rhythm. Ideally, the ECG should be done while he is experiencing the palpitations, but they could also do a 24-hour ECG called a Holter monitor to identify the palpitations. In the meantime, metoprolol (Metpure) is the appropriate medication for his symptoms, as long as his blood pressure is good.
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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations

Metpure is metoprolol, a beta blocker medication which slows down the heart and helps to control blood pressure. If your father is having palpitations, he should definitely have an ECG (electrocardiogram) to be sure there isn t an irregular heart rhythm. Ideally, the ECG should be done while he is experiencing the palpitations, but they could also do a 24-hour ECG called a Holter monitor to identify the palpitations. In the meantime, metoprolol (Metpure) is the appropriate medication for his symptoms, as long as his blood pressure is good.