JAMP-Metoprolol-L
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Lopressor?;Toprol-XL?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Metoprolol (Type L?);Apo-Metoprolol SR?;Apo-Metoprolol?;Ava-Metoprolol;Ava-Metoprolol (Type L);Betaloc?;Dom-Metoprolol-B;Dom-Metoprolol-L;JAMP-Metoprolol-L;Lopresor SR?;Lopresor?;Metoprolol Tartrate Injection, USP;Metoprolol-25;Metoprolol-L;Mylan-Metoprolol (Type L);Nu-Metop;PMS-Metoprolol-B;PMS-Metoprolol-L;Riva-Metoprolol-L;Sandoz-Metoprolol (Type L);Sandoz-Metoprolol SR;Teva-Metoprolol
Uses
- It is used after a heart attack to stop future heart attacks and lengthen life.
- It is used to help a weak heart.
- It is used to treat chest pain or pressure.
- It is used to treat a fast heartbeat.
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to treat side effects caused by drugs that are used for mood.
- It is used to stop tremor (essential).
- It is used to stop migraine headaches.
- It is used to stop performance anxiety.
- Metoprolol blocks chemicals that fire up the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Short-acting products:
- Take this drug with food.
- Tablet can be crushed and mixed with food or liquid.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Long-acting products:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush.
- Tablet may be broken in half.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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