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Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are examples of what two things?
Tartrate is the generic for Lopressor. Succinate is the generic for Toprol XL.
Is there a brand of metoprolol tartrate that does not contain lactose?
I've researched for hours and hours. Cannot find any metoprolol tartrate witout lactose. I can only find metoprolol succinate (ie. the slow release form of metoprolol) lactose-free as Toprol XL from Astra Zeneca Pty Ltd.
What does XL mean in Toprol-XL?
In Roman numerals, XL would be 40. Toprol-XL is a prescription drug (metoprolol succinate) for the treatment of high blood pressure. The XL may imply that it was the 40th batch in a batch test, or that it was the 40th revision to the drug, but it may simply be an abbreviation of "excel".
What is the medication supplied for Toprol-XL?
Toprol-XL is a trade name for metoprolol succinate, an antihypertensive beta-blocker. It blocks sympathetic response (fight or flight) in the CNS, reducing BP and cardiac output.
How does Metoprolol ot Troprol XL slow alcohol elimination?
Short-term use of Metoprolol does not have an effect on the rate of alcohol elimination; the additive effects of two CNS depressants could cause drowsiness that might make you feel more intoxicated. Long-term use of Metoprolol, however, does cause BAC to increase faster and decrease slower. The abstract below recommends avoiding Metoprolol in combination with high doses of alcohol. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6479058
Is grapefruit not good with metoprolol?
Is it safe to mix grapefruit and metoprolol
What time of day is best to take metoprolol XL?
Normally, this drug is taken twice a day. In the morning and in the evening. With or without food. Your doctor might have chosen a different schedule, depending on the indication of your prescription.
Can you take Promethazine and gabapentin and metoprolol together?
can you mix metoprolol and gabapentin
Can you take metoprolol and azithromycin together?
metoprolol with azithromycin drug interaction
Is it ok to take Oxycontin and metoprolol tartrate together?
now I am taking metoprolol XL 50mg tabs which is time released as is my 60mg oxycontin. the oxy is twice daily where the meto is only once a day. you wanna watch certain antidepressants with this bp med. cough and cold aids should be avoided especially those with pseudephedrin meds.
What is the scientific name for Metoprolol?
The scientific name for Metoprolol is Metoprolol Tartrate.
Will Toprol XL make you gain weight?
Toprol-XL, the brand name version of the generic drug metoprolol, is in a class of medications known as beta blockers. Among the side effects of beta blockers is weight gain, but it does not happen in all patients. See the related link for an article from a scientific journal that discusses the issue.
