Lopressor
Metoprolol tablets for high blood pressure and angina. It is cardioselective, so it mainly affects the heart and is kinder to the airways.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Metoprolol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5mg · 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
This listing uses Lopressor as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lopressor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lopressor details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · 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
Metoprolol tablets for high blood pressure and angina. It is cardioselective, so it mainly affects the heart and is kinder to the airways.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, lowering heart rate, cardiac output, and systemic blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: May reduce placental flow. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Lopressor is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Metoprolol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.