Metoprolol succinate is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 652.8. It is freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in dichloromethane and 2-propanol; practically insoluble in ethyl-acetate, acetone, diethylether and heptane. Inactive...
Common Generic Name(s): metoprolol, metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate Pronunciation: me-TOE-proe-lole Drug Classes: beta-1 selective beta-adrenergic blocking agent Availability: prescription only, generic available How is it used? capsule or tablet that is swallowed, liquid that is injected ...
Metoprolol succinate is released faster from Kapspargo Sprinkle in the presence of alcohol; may increase the risk for adverse events associated with Kapspargo Sprinkle Avoid alcohol consumption Pregnancy and Lactation There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women Limited data on the...
Metoprolol Succinate package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology.
Serious side effects Along with its needed effects, metoprolol (the active ingredient contained in Metoprolol Succinate ER) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention....
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets have not been studied in pediatric patients < 6 years of age[see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. 2.2 Angina Pectoris Individualize the dosage of metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets. The usual initial dosage is 100 mg daily, given in a si...
Extended-release capsules (succinate; Kapspargo Sprinkle):25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg Extended-release tablets (succinate; Toprol XL):25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg Solution for injection:1 mg/mL In Combination with:hydrochlorothiazide (Lopressor HCT). Seecombination drugs. ...
capsule, extended-release (Kapspargo Sprinkle [as succinate]) 25mg 50mg 100mg 200mg Hypertension Lopressor 100 mg/day PO initially in single dose or divided q12hr; may be increased at intervals of 1 week or longer; not to exceed 450 mg/day ...
dose. Another potential concern is that short-acting metoprolol tartrate was used in COMET, whereas the preparation used in MERIT-HF (the major study of metoprolol in CHF) was the extended-release formulametoprolol succinate. Studies directly comparing carvedilol and extended-release metoprolol are ...
2. Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets Dosage and Administration 2.1 Hypertension Adults: The usual initial dosage is 25 to 100 mg daily in a single dose. Adjust dosage at weekly (or longer) intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved. In general, the maximum effect of any given ...