Lopressor
Utilised to manage myocardial activity to alleviate arterial pressure and support coronary blood supply.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Metoprolol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5mg · 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lopressor, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lopressor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lopressor details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- metoprolol tartrate
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; second or third-degree AV block; cardiogenic shock
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness; cold extremities
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; postural hypotension; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Digoxin; Fluoxetine; Clonidine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe heart block, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage myocardial activity to alleviate arterial pressure and support coronary blood supply.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, lowering heart rate, cardiac output, and systemic blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safety established. May reduce placental flow. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Lopressor is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Novartis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Metoprolol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.