Can Betaloc be taken after it has expired?
Aug 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Betaxolol usually refers to metoprolol tartrate tablets. Under normal circumstances, expired metoprolol tartrate tablets should not be taken. In fact, not only should expired metoprolol tartrate tablets not be consumed, but no expired medications should be used. Expired medications should be discarded and no longer used, especially penicillin-type, chloramphenicol-type, erythromycin-type antibiotics, and quinolone antibiotics.
Metoprolol tartrate tablets, commonly known as Betaloc, should generally not be taken after expiration. The specific analysis is as follows:
In fact, not only metoprolol tartrate tablets, but all expired medications should not be consumed. Expired drugs should be discarded and no longer used. This is especially important for penicillin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, and quinolone antibiotics—once expired or deteriorated, they must never be used. After expiration, the effectiveness of metoprolol tartrate tablets decreases, which may lead to poor control of the underlying condition and even worsen the disease. This can result in adverse effects such as reflex tachycardia and unstable blood pressure. In severe cases, these symptoms may become very pronounced and could even cause liver and kidney damage or allergic reactions.
In summary, expired metoprolol tartrate tablets must not be taken. Before taking any medication, it is essential to follow a doctor's guidance and always check whether the drug is still within its expiry date.
