What is METOPROLOL TARTRATE used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Metoprolol tartrate tablet is a beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of: • 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 ) • Myocardial Infarction, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality when used in conjunction with intravenous metoprolol therapy in patients with definite or

How does METOPROLOL TARTRATE work?

11 DESCRIPTION Metoprolol tartrate tablets, USP contain metoprolol tartrate, USP a selective beta 1 -adrenoreceptor blocking agent.

What pharmaceutical form is METOPROLOL TARTRATE available in?

METOPROLOL TARTRATE: Roztwór do wstrzykiwań 1 mg/ml

What are the side effects of METOPROLOL TARTRATE?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Worsening angina or myocardial infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5)] Worsening heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5)]. Worsening AV block [see Contraindications (4)]. • Most common adverse reactions: tiredness, dizziness, depression, shortness of breath, bradycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, pruritus, rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharm

Who should NOT take METOPROLOL TARTRATE?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Metoprolol tartrate tablets are contraindicated in severe bradycardia, second-or third-degree heart block, cardiogenic shock, systolic blood pressure <100, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome (unless a permanent pacemaker is in place), and in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. • Known hypersensitivity to product components. ( 4 ) • Severe bradycardia: Greater than first degree heart block, or sick sinus syndrome wi

Does METOPROLOL TARTRATE interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Catecholamine-depleting drugs may have an additive effect when given with beta-blocking agents. ( 7.1 ) • Patients may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reaction. ( 7.2 ) • CYP2D6 Inhibitors are likely to increase metoprolol concentration. ( 7.3 ) • Concomitant use of glycosides, clonidine, and diltiazem and verapamil with beta-blockers can increase the risk of bradycardia. ( 7.4 ) • Beta-blockers including metoprolol

Can METOPROLOL TARTRATE be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Hepatic Impairment: Consider initiating metoprolol tartrate therapy at low doses and gradually increase dosage to optimize therapy, while monitoring closely for adverse events. ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from published observational studies have not demonstrated an association of adverse developmental outcomes with maternal use of metoprolol during pregnancy ( see Data). Untreated hypertension and myocardial infarction duri

What precautions should be taken with METOPROLOL TARTRATE?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart attack, slow or irregular heartbeat, heart failure, chest pain, poor blood circulation, liver impairment, sugar, breathing problems, adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma), any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid alcoh

Who manufactures METOPROLOL TARTRATE?

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A

What ATC class does METOPROLOL TARTRATE belong to?

METOPROLOL TARTRATE: ATC C07AB02. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

1 mg/ml, Roztwór do wstrzykiwań

INN: Metoprololi tartras

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Roztwór do wstrzykiwań

Dosage

1 mg/ml

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