Toprol
formulated to manage hypertension to support cardiovascular homeostasis.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Betaloc; Lopresor
- Therapeutic class
Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Selective Beta-1 receptor antagonist
- Contraindications
severe bradycardia; heart block
- Precautions and warnings
caution in diabetes; taper dose before stopping
- Minor side effects
fatigue; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; cold hands and feet; shortness of breath
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
formulated to manage hypertension to support cardiovascular homeostasis.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool dry place.
- Drug interactions
cimetidine; rifampicin
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult doctor. Breastfeeding: monitor infant.
Serious side effects
heart failure exacerbation — requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it provides selective beta-1 blockade, reducing myocardial oxygen demand and cardiac output.
Toprol
formulated to manage hypertension to support cardiovascular homeostasis.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Metoprolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 25 mg10-25-mg-4360
- 180 tablets - 50 mg10-50-mg-4366
- 120 tablets - 100 mg10-100-mg-4371