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Metoprolol

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Metoprolol is used to treat hypertension, Lopressor is the common brand name under the drug class called Anti-adrenergics. The recommended dosage of Metoprolol is 100 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Lopressor 
Drug Class Anti-adrenergics  29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Anti-adrenergics
Legal Status Rx -only 
Possible Side Effects Dizziness, Tiredness, Depression, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Stomach Pain, Vomiting, Bloating, Heartburn, Constipation, Rashes, Cold Hands And Feet, Runny Nose 
Precautions & Contraindications Congestive Heart Failure, Asthma, Bronchitis, Copd, Emphysema, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Depression, Pheochromocytoma, Psoriasis, Hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Blood Vessel Disease, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Undergoing Surgery 
Excretion Renal  38.2% Hypertension Drugs have Renal
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral, Iv  14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Oral IV
Dosage 100 Mg  3% Hypertension Drugs have 100 mg
Maximum daily dose
450 mg
224.22 mg
Forms Tablet, Iv  14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet IV
Tablet Formulations 25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100 Mg 
IV Solution Formulations 1 Mg/ml 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
267.36 
352.52
Half Life (hours)
11.63
Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen 
Formula C15H25NO3  
Melting Point (C)
120 
184.25
Phase (solid/liquid) Solid, Liquid 

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