Toprol (Metoprolol) is a prescription medication used to treat chest pain (angina). Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. This condition is usually not life-threatening, but it is a warning sign of the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Toprol is also used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure. Treating high blood pressure prevents complications like stroke, kidney problems, and heart attacks. The active ingredient in Toprol is Metoprolol. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Toprol from India (Lopressor) manufactured by Novartis in the strength of 100mg tartrate tablets. The generic Metoprolol is also available from Canada by a different manufacturer in the strength of 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg tartrate tablets.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while taking Toprol. The most common side effects of Toprol may include the following:
• Depression;
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Mild itching;
• Nightmares;
• Tiredness;
• Trouble sleeping
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Cold feeling in your hands or feet;
• Excessive tiredness;
• Shortness of breath;
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction, including abdominal cramps, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face, mouth, and throat;
• Very slow heartbeat
These are not all of the side effects of Toprol. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not take Toprol if you are allergic to Metoprolol or any ingredient in Toprol. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have a serious heart problem such as heart block greater than first degree or sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker;
• Have a thyroid disorder;
• Have a tumor of the adrenal gland;
• Have any breathing disorder like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea;
• Have congestive heart failure;
• Have diabetes;
• Have liver disease;
• Have severe circulation problems;
• Have severe heart failure
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Toprol and epinephrine, verapamil, quinidine, selegiline, paroxetine, ergotamine, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Toprol will harm a fetus. However, high blood pressure in pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia in both mother and baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Metoprolol passes into breast milk and may cause dry skin, diarrhea, constipation, slow heartbeats, or dry mouth in your baby. Take Toprol precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water. A Toprol tablet can be divided in half if your doctor has told you to do so. Swallow the half-tablet whole without chewing or crushing. Do not crush or chew it. Take this drug with a meal or just after a meal. Take the drug at the same time each day to help you remember to take it. You should not stop using Toprol suddenly. Stopping the drug suddenly may make your condition worse. If you have high blood pressure, keep using Toprol even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use Metoprolol for the rest of your life. Toprol may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery till you know how the medication affects you. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.