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Buy Lopressor
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Lopressor
Metoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which block beta receptors in the heart, lungs and other organs of the body.
Blocking these receptors prevents the action of two chemicals called noradrenaline and adrenaline that occur naturally in the body.
These are often referred to as the 'fight or flight' chemicals as they are responsible for the body's reaction to stressful situations.
Blocking the beta receptors in the heart causes the heart to beat more slowly and with less force.
The heart therefore uses less energy and the pain of angina is prevented. Abnormal heart rhythms are also prevented.
Due to the heart beating more slowly and with less force, the pressure at which blood is pumped out of the heart to the rest of the body is reduced.
This is just one of the ways in which beta blockers help to reduce blood pressure, however the whole mechanism is not fully understood.
Lopressor is used to decrease symptoms such as rapid heart rate, sweating and tremor which are associated with thyrotoxicosis.
Lopressor is also used to prevent migraine, although it is not fully understood how metoprolol works in this area.
Dosage
Dosages of Lopressor should be individualized by your doctor. It should be taken with or immediately following meals.
High Blood Pressure:
The usual starting dosage of Lopressor is a total of 100 mg a day taken in 1 or 2 doses, whether taken alone or with a diuretic.
The initial dosage of Toprol-XL ranges from 50 to 100 mg once a day.
Your doctor may gradually increase the dosage up to 400 mg a day. Generally, the effectiveness of each dosage increase will be seen within a week.
Angina Pectoris:
The usual starting dosage is a total of 100 mg a day taken in 2 doses of Lopressor.
Your doctor may gradually increase the dosage up to 400 mg a day.
Generally, the effectiveness of each dosage increase will be seen within a week.
If treatment is to be discontinued, your doctor will withdraw the drug gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks.
Heart Attack:
Lopressor can be used for treatment of heart attack both in the hospital during the early phases and after the individual's
condition has stabilized. Your doctor will determine the dosage according to your needs.
Children:
The safety and effectiveness of Lopressor have not been established in children.
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