Metoprolol
Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate / Metoprolol Tartrate
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
Severe dizziness, fainting, crushing chest pain, extreme shortness of breath with pink frothy sputum.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure
Hypertension, Angina, Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
50-100 mg daily in single or divided doses
1-2 mg/kg/day orally (Off-label)
Start at lower end of dosing range
400 mg/day
No adjustment necessary
Consider dose reduction in severe hepatic impairment
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dizziness, fatigue, depression, bradycardia, diarrhea
Heart block, bronchospasm, heart failure exacerbation
Severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock
Avoid abrupt cessation (taper over 1-2 weeks). May mask hypoglycemia symptoms.
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil), digoxin, amiodarone
Take with or immediately following meals
May increase hypotensive effects
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use if benefits outweigh risks; monitor neonate for bradycardia and hypoglycemia
Excreted in breast milk; observe infant for bradycardia
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Do not stop abruptly. Arise slowly to avoid dizziness. Take with food.
Take as soon as remembered; skip if next dose is within 8 hours (ER) or 4 hours (IR)
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG
Frequently Asked Questions
Content for Metoprolol was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- AHA / ACC / Heart Failure Society of America — Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
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