Toprol XL
Metoprolol Succinate Oral tablet, extended-release
What is this medicine?
METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not crush or chew. Take this medicine with or immediately after meals. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take more medicine than directed. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. This could lead to serious heart-related effects. Read More ›
Toprol XL can be used to treat the following conditions:
- acute myocardial infarction
- angina
- atrial fibrillation
- atrial flutter
- cardiomyopathy
- heart failure
- hypertension
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives
cold or numb hands or feet
difficulty breathing
faint
fever with sore throat
irregular heartbeat, chest pain
rapid weight gain
swollen legs or ankles
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
sotalol
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
clonidine
digoxin
dobutamine
epinephrine
isoproterenol
medicine to control heart rhythm like quinidine, propafenone
medicine for depression like monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, fluoxetine, and paroxetine
medicine for blood pressure like calcium channel blockers
reserpine
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart or vessel disease like slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome or Raynaud's disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
pheochromocytoma
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to metoprolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Contact your doctor right away if your symptoms worsen. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be, and when you should contact them.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Contact your doctor if these symptoms continue. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Who should not take Toprol XL?
Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:
abrupt discontinuation, acute bronchospasm, acute heart failure, asthma, AV block, bradycardia, breast-feeding, bronchitis, cardiogenic shock, cerebrovascular disease, children, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, diabetes mellitus, driving or operating machinery, emphysema, geriatric, hepatic disease, hyperthyroidism, hypotension, infants, myasthenia gravis, neonates, peripheral vascular disease, pheochromocytoma, pregnancy, psoriasis, pulmonary disease, pulmonary edema, Raynaud's disease, sick sinus syndrome, surgery, thyroid disease, thyrotoxicosis, vasospastic angina, ventricular dysfunction
Copyright: © 2000-2010 The StayWell Company, 780 Township Line Road, Yardley, PA 19067. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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