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Metoprolol

Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta-blocker used to lower high blood pressure and relieve chest pain from angina. This page covers the one medicine in the catalogue.

Lopressor

Hypertension, Angina Pectoris

12.5mg · 25mg · 50mg · 100mg

Metoprolol tablets for high blood pressure and angina. It is cardioselective, so it mainly affects the heart and is kinder to the airways.

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Key points

  • Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that works by slowing the heart rate, which helps manage blood pressure and angina.
  • Lopressor is the originator brand that Novartis markets, and it remains the only product in this catalogue.
  • The tablet comes in four strengths, 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg, so a doctor can adjust the dose as needed.

What Metoprolol is used for

Metoprolol is listed for Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, and heart attack. As a beta-blocker, metoprolol is taken as a tablet by mouth and belongs to the Heart & Blood Pressure category.

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