Brand Name
Sandoz Metoprolol
Common Name
metoprolol
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02247875 | SANDOZ METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 50MG TABLET |
| 02247876 | SANDOZ METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 100MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Metoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent the symptoms of angina (chest pain). It works by reducing the demands put on the heart. Metoprolol is also taken by people who have had a heart attack to reduce the risk of having another one. When used for the reduction of blood pressure, additional blood pressure-lowering medications may be used along with metoprolol.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended dose of metoprolol ranges from 100 mg daily to 400 mg daily. Immediate-release tablets are taken in 2 divided doses while slow-release tablets are taken once a day. The medication may be taken with or without food. Try to take the doses of metoprolol at the same time each day. The doctor may increase the dose if the desired results have not been achieved within one week. Once the best dose has been found with the immediate-release tablets, the slow-release tablets may be substituted at an equal daily dose for convenience.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important to take this medication regularly, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without checking with your doctor first. Stopping the medication suddenly after you have been taking it for a while may cause unpleasant and potentially harmful effects.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Sandoz Metoprolol (Type L)
50 mg
Each pink, film-coated, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, scored on one side and debossed 50 on the other, contains metoprolol tartrate 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red No. 30 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.
100 mg
Each blue, film-coated, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablet, scored on one side and debossed 100 on the other, contains metoprolol tartrate 100 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, FD&C Blue No. 2, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Metoprolol should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to metoprolol, other beta blockers, or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- is scheduled to have anesthesia with an agent that causes myocardial depression (e.g., ether)
- has asthma or other obstructive respiratory diseases (for the intravenous form of metoprolol only)
- has a condition known as "sick sinus syndrome"
- has a condition known as right ventricular failure caused by excessive blood pressure in the lungs
- has a slow heartbeat caused by heart rhythm problems
- has cardiogenic shock
- has overt heart failure
- has serious heart block
- has severe circulatory disorders
- have had a heart attack and: a heart rate less than 45 beats per minute, significant heart block, very low blood pressure, or moderate to severe cardiac failure
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