Metoprolol also is useful in slowing and regulating certain types of abnormally rapid heart rates (tachycardias). Other uses for metoprolol include: Preventing migraineheadaches Treatment of hyperthyroidismand certain types of tremors What are the side effects of metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)?
Yes, metoprolol can lower resting heart rate. It is a beta-blocking medication that is used to lower blood pressure, as well as relieve chest pain from angina pectoris. It is also used for the treatment of heart failure and heart attack. Metoprolol comes in both immediate-release and long-...
Also, this medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate. Check with your doctor if you have these problems or if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are ...
Hypothalamic injury often leads to rapid, intractable weight gain causing hypothalamic obesity, which is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic morbidity and mortality. There are no approved or effective pharmacological treatments for hypothalamic obesity, and conventional lifestyle mana...
AUCs of the hydroxy-metabolite were slightly (11%) higher in the ultra-rapid metabolizers but group differences were not statistically significant. All participants showed an about 20% reduced heart rate under exercise at 2 h after metoprolol intake but there was no significant difference in ...
Any medicine for irregular heart rate or rhythm Any medicine for high blood pressure Any medicine for diabetes Some other medicines may alter the blood levels of metoprolol. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken. Does interact with other drugs you...
Metoprolo is suitable for treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic dissection, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, cardiac neurosis, etc. View all Pharmacokinetics Absorption of oral administration is rapid and peak time is generally at 1.5h. The ...
Short-term infusions of propofol for surgical or medical procedures have shown that the depth of sedation is easily controlled by adjusting the infusion rate while still ensuring rapid and complete recovery.636–640 Propofol infusions are particularly well suited for minor radiologic and medical ...
Indicated for treatment of definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction (MI) in hemodynamically stable patients to reduce cardiovascular mortality Early treatment (IV) Use in conjunction with oral metoprolol maintenance therapy 5 mg rapid IV q2min, up to 3 doses; then, transition to oral me...
Of the patients randomized to metoprolol, 11 received all scheduled IV doses (15 mg daily for 3 days). The remaining patient received 15 mg of metoprolol on the first 2 days but not the third because the heart rate was <50 beats/min caused by intensified sedation (initiation of propofol)...