GEIGY 71 Pill — BLUE OVAL, 14mm — Metoprolol

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Imprint	GEIGY / 71
Colour	BLUE
Shape	OVAL
Size	14
Strength	METOPROLOL TARTRATE 100 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
NDC	0078-0459
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	METOPROLOL TARTRATE[METOPROLOL]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "GEIGY 71" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Metoprolol

Uses and warnings

Key warnings include: - Cardiac Failure: "Sympathetic stimulation is a vital component supporting circulatory function in congestive heart failure, and beta-blockade carries the potential hazard of further depressing myocardial contractility" - Abrupt Discontinuation: Risk of angina exacerbation or myocardial infarction if stopped suddenly; dosage should be "gradually reduced over a period of 1 to 2 weeks" - Bronchospastic Diseases: "PATIENTS WITH BRONCHOSPASTIC DISEASES SHOULD, IN GENERAL, NOT RECEIVE BETA-BLOCKERS" - Diabetes: Beta-blockers "may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycemia"

Metoprolol tartrate tablets are indicated for three conditions: - Hypertension: "treatment of hypertension. They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents." - Angina Pectoris: "long-term treatment of angina pectoris" - Myocardial Infarction: "treatment of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality"

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "GEIGY 71".
• Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (OVAL).
• Compare the size (14) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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