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How to Take Metoprolol and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jan 10, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose range is 10 to 300mg/day in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, severe heart diseases, anuria (absence of urination) and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Metoprolol

This medication is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Metoprolol

India :

Supermet-XL (50mg) | Metolar - Xr | Metzok (25mg) | Vivalol (100mg) | Metolar-XR (25mg) | Betaone-XL (50mg) | Metin-AM (50mg/5mg) | Metocare (25mg) | Metapro | Sitelol-AM (50mg/5mg)

International :

Lopressor, Toprol XL , Dutoprol .

Last Updated on Jan 10, 2023

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