Loprolol

Loprolol

metoprolol

Manufacturer:

Ikapharmindo
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Metoprolol tartrate
Indications/Uses
HTN, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, MI, thyrotoxicosis, migraine.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN 100 mg as a single or in divided doses. Maintenance: 100-200 mg daily. Angina pectoris 50-100 mg daily in 2 or 3 divided doses. Cardiac arrhythmia 50 mg 2 or 3 times daily, may be increased to 300 mg in divided doses. MI 50 mg 6 hrly for 48 hr. Maintenance: 200 mg daily. Thyrotoxicosis 50 mg 4 times daily. Migraine Prophylaxis: 100-200 mg daily in divided doses.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock & overt cardiac failure; history of bronchospasms or asthma; heart rate <45 bpm, 2nd- & 3rd-degree heart block, systolic BP <100 mmHg or moderate to severe cardiac failure.
Special Precautions
Impaired hepatic function, heart failure & bronchospastic disease. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Tiredness, headache, muscle cramps, depression, mental confusion, insomnia, hallucination; bradycardia, arrhythmia, oedema; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation; pruritus or rash; bronchospasm, conduction disorders.
Drug Interactions
Verapamil, sympathetic ganglion inhibitor, other β-blockers or MAOIs; nitroglycerin, indomethacin.
MIMS Class
Beta-Blockers
ATC Classification
C07AB02 - metoprolol ; Belongs to the class of selective beta-blocking agents. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Loprolol tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's (Rp363,000/boks)
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