What is Metoprolol Succinate ER used for?
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
What is the best time to take metoprolol succinate?
Metoprolol Succinate ER should be taken with a meal or just after a meal. Take the medicine at the same time each day. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
What is the difference between metoprolol succinate XL and ER?
First off, the two contain different salt forms. Metoprolol contains tartrate, while metoprolol ER contains succinate. These salt forms are approved to treat different conditions. Metoprolol, also referred to as metoprolol tartrate, is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain, and to prevent heart attacks.
What are the most common side effects of metoprolol succinate?
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, and slow heartbeat may occur. Decreased sexual ability has been reported infrequently….Common side effects may include:
- dizziness, tired feeling;
- depression, confusion, memory problems;
- nightmares, trouble sleeping;
- diarrhea; or.
- mild itching or rash.
What medications should not be taken with metoprolol?
A product that may interact with this drug is: fingolimod. Other medications can affect the removal of metoprolol from your body, which may affect how metoprolol works. Examples include lumefantrine, propafenone, quinidine, SSRI antidepressants (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine), St. John’s wort, among others.
How long does metoprolol succinate ER stay in your system?
Metoprolol has a half-life of between 3 and 7 hours. This means that after 3 to 7 hours, half of a dose of the drug has been eliminated from your body. Metoprolol succinate is the extended-release form of metoprolol.
How long does metoprolol succinate ER last in your system?
Usually dosed once daily. The blood pressure lowering effects of metoprolol succinate ER tablets persist for about 24 hours following a single dose.
Can I drink coffee while taking metoprolol?
Metoprolol Interactions with Caffeine Caffeine has the ability to decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs like metoprolol. It is therefore better to avoid the intake of caffeine-containing foods and beverages while taking metoprolol.
What is the maximum dosage for metoprolol ER?
Maximum dosage: 400 mg per day. Typical starting dosage: 1 mg/kg once daily (maximum initial dose should not exceed 50 mg once daily). This dosage may be gradually increased if needed. Maximum dosage: 2 mg/kg (or 200 mg) once daily. These tablets are not approved for use in this age group.
What are the side effects of metoprolol ER 25 mg?
Weakness and Tiredness. This medication changes how your heart beats,so it can have a range of effects.
What are the alternatives to metoprolol?
One alternative to metoprolol succinate is metoprolol tartrate, which is the version of the drug that immediately releases medication into the bloodstream. According to information contained in the Pharmacist’s Letter/Prescriber’s Letter, metoprolol tartrate is also used to treat hypertension and angina.