METOPROLOL SUCCINATE- metoprolol succinate tablet, extended release

Země: Spojené státy

Jazyk: angličtina

Zdroj: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktivní složka:

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (UNII: TH25PD4CCB) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23)

Dostupné s:

Cardinal Health

INN (Mezinárodní Name):

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE

Složení:

METOPROLOL TARTRATE 100 mg

Podání:

ORAL

Druh předpisu:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terapeutické indikace:

Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including metoprolol. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than 1 drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic

Přehled produktů:

Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets USP, 100 mg are white to off-white, round shaped, film-coated tablets, debossed with “M” and “3” separated by breakline on one side and plain on other side. They are supplied : Overbagged with 10 tablets per bag, NDC 55154-7134-0 Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Do not use if blister is torn or broken.

Stav Autorizace:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Charakteristika produktu

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE- METOPROLOL SUCCINATE TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
CARDINAL HEALTH
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS.
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS USP FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1992
WARNING: ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
(SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING)
FOLLOWING ABRUPT CESSATION OF THERAPY
WITH BETA-BLOCKING AGENTS, EXACERBATIONS OF ANGINA PECTORIS AND
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION HAVE OCCURRED.
WARN PATIENTS AGAINST INTERRUPTION OR DISCONTINUATION OF THERAPY
WITHOUT THE PHYSICIAN’S ADVICE. ( 5.1)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets, metoprolol succinate,
is a beta
-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent.
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are indicated for the
treatment of:
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Hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces
the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular
events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.1)
Angina Pectoris ( 1.2)
Heart Failure - for the treatment of stable, symptomatic (NYHA Class
II or III) heart failure of ischemic, hypertensive,
or cardiomyopathic origin. ( 1.3)
Administer once daily. Dosing of metoprolol succinate extended-release
should be individualized. ( 2)
Heart Failure: Recommended starting dose is 12.5 mg or 25 mg doubled
every two weeks to the highest dose
tolerated or up to 200 mg. ( 2.3)
Hypertension: Usual initial dosage is 25 to 100 mg once daily. The
dosage may be increased at weekly (or longer)
intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved. Dosages
above 400 mg per day have not been studied.
( 2.1)
Angina Pectoris: Usual initial dosage is 100