LOPRESSOR

Drug Title

Lopressor (Metoprolol)

Application

Lopressor is used to treat high blood pressure, alone or with other drugs, prolonged chest pain as well as reduce the risk of death due to heart problems in patients after a heart attack. It can also be used for other conditions determined by your doctor.

Mode of application

Use Lopressor as prescribed by your doctor.

• Take Lopressor exactly as it is prescribed for you by the doctor. Do not take medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• Take the medicine with plenty of fluid.
• To make sure that the medicine helps you, check your blood pressure regularly. It is important not to miss any scheduled visits to the doctor.

The mechanism of action

Lopressor is a beta-adrenergic blocker. It works by reducing the workload of the heart (reduces chest pain) and the amount of blood the heart pumps out (lowers high blood pressure). It is also used to stabilize the heart rhythm in conditions when the heart beats are too fast or at an irregular rhythm.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Lopressor, take it as soon as possible. If this occurred while taking your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Storage

Lopressor is stored at a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C). No long-term storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 ° and 30 ° C) is allowed. Keep away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lopressor out of the reach of children and away from pets.