Lopressor
Developed to target high blood pressure and cardiac events, utilized to support cardiovascular health and reduce stress on the heart muscle.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Metoprolol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100mg
Lopressor details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- Betaloc; Beta-Adalat
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-1 Receptor Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- arrhythmia
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; cold extremities; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; calcium channel blockers; antiarrhythmic medicines
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for paediatric patients.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to metoprolol; second or third-degree atrioventricular block; decompensated heart failure; sinus bradycardia
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; regular heart rate monitoring recommended; use with caution in patients with asthma
Serious side effects
heart block, requires immediate medical attention; severe heart failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target high blood pressure and cardiac events, utilized to support cardiovascular health and reduce stress on the heart muscle.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts by blocking specific receptor sites in the heart and blood vessels. By reducing the effect of stress hormones, it slows the heart rate and decreases the force of heart contractions, which helps lower blood pressure and improve blood flow.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary after medical assessment. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; monitor nursing infants for efficacy and safety.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lopressor
Lopressor is a brand of metoprolol, a beta blocker used to help manage hypertension, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. The same active ingredient is also provided under the brand names Betaloc and Beta-adalat. It is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 25, 50 and 100mg, produced by Novartis to support heart health treatments.
Buying Lopressor online
Lopressor is registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. It is one of the most ordered medications for cardiovascular care across the region, allowing expats to maintain consistent routines far from home. Generic metoprolol provides a cost effective alternative to the original Novartis brand for those managing ongoing cardiovascular health.