Generic Lopressor

Generic Lopressor is sold under the name Metoprolol Tartrate tablets and is available in several strengths, including 50 mg and 100 mg. A few of the companies that currently manufacture generic Lopressor include Watson Pharmaceuticals, Mylan Laboratories, Sandoz, and Teva Pharmaceuticals.

 

Generic for Lopressor: An Overview

Lopressor® (metoprolol tartrate) is a prescription medication that is used for lowering blood pressure (hypertension), relieving angina symptoms, and improving the chances of survival after a heart attack. Lopressor may also be used for other reasons, such as treating migraines or anxiety.
 
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.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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