Generic for Lopressor: An Overview
Lopressor is part of a class of medicines called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, or beta blockers for short. Lopressor helps to block a specific type of beta receptor called beta-1 receptors. By blocking beta-1 receptors, Lopressor causes the reverse effect of stress hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine). It decreases heart rate and both
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as the workload of the heart. This means that the heart requires less blood and oxygen to work properly.
Lopressor was originally developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It has since come off patent, making it available as a generic.
Generic Lopressor: Strengths
Generic Lopressor is sold under the name
Metoprolol Tartrate tablets and is available in several strengths, including:
- Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg tablets
- Metoprolol Tartrate 100 mg tablets.
Metoprolol Succinate 25 mg tablets are also available for sale. They are the generic equivalent of
Toprol-XL®, a drug manufactured by AstraZeneca.