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About Lopresor 100mg Tablet

METOPROLOL TARTRATE belongs to a group of medicines called “Antihypertensive” used alone or together with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland, heart-related chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). Besides this, it also helps in relieving symptoms of migraine-related headaches. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a long-term force of the blood against the arteries that may lead to various heart diseases. It can damage the blood vessels (arteries) of the brain, heart, and kidneys if it continues for a long time, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart-related chest pain (angina).

METOPROLOL TARTRATE plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. It helps slow down the heart rate, making it easier for pumping more blood around the body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future. METOPROLOL TARTRATE needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Uses of Lopresor 100mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), Heart failure, Stroke, Migraine.

Medicinal Benefits of Lopresor 100mg Tablet

The METOPROLOL TARTRATE contains Metoprolol tartrate that works by blocking beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. METOPROLOL TARTRATE blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart cells that lower heart rate and decreases the heart's blood pumping frequency decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, METOPROLOL TARTRATE also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body's blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. A METOPROLOL TARTRATE also improves heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person's stamina to exercise with angina. It also blocks the effects of epinephrine, which causes the heart to beat slower. Additionally, METOPROLOL TARTRATE reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits), and prevent migraine. METOPROLOL TARTRATE can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. METOPROLOL TARTRATE can be taken with or without food. Take METOPROLOL TARTRATE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. METOPROLOL TARTRATE should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take METOPROLOL TARTRATE based on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Lopresor 100mg Tablet

• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Anxiety
• Irregular heart rate

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take METOPROLOL TARTRATE if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to METOPROLOL TARTRATE or any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking METOPROLOL TARTRATE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, and breastfeeding. It should not be given to children. Don't stop taking METOPROLOL TARTRATE without talking to your doctor first. Stopping METOPROLOL TARTRATE gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Before taking METOPROLOL TARTRATE, inform your doctor if you have diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis, or if you have a slow heart rate or blood vessel disorder. Do not take METOPROLOL TARTRATE with medicines like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression, other blood pressure-lowering medicines such as nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem disopyramide or quinidine (to treat irregular heartbeat). Inform your doctor about all your current ongoing medications before taking METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Do not consume alcohol while on this medication.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

METOPROLOL TARTRATE may interact with other blood pressure-medications (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), medicines for treating depression (isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine), an ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), high blood pressure medications such as hydralazine, clonidine or prazosin; stomach ulcers medication such as cimetidine; epilepsy medication such as barbiturates; malaria medication such as mefloquine.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

METOPROLOL TARTRATE should not be given to people with heart rhythm problems, diabetes, liver or kidney disease or failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Drinking alcohol may increase tiredness, lower blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness. So avoid its intake with METOPROLOL TARTRATE.

PREGNANCY

METOPROLOL TARTRATE is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

BREAST FEEDING

METOPROLOL TARTRATE is not recommended if you are breast-feeding women unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

DRIVING

You may experience dizziness, tiredness, or blurred vision while taking METOPROLOL TARTRATE. So, it is not recommended to drive, use machinery, or perform other tasks.

LIVER

METOPROLOL TARTRATE is not recommended in patients with liver disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe METOPROLOL TARTRATE depending on your condition.

KIDNEY

METOPROLOL TARTRATE is not recommended in patients with kidney disease or failure. Your doctor may prescribe METOPROLOL TARTRATE depending on your condition.