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[[Metoprolol]] has been shown to decrease aggressive and impulsive behaviors in some patients with [[mental retardation]].<ref name="Kastner-1990">{{Cite journal | last1 = Kastner | first1 = T. | last2 = Burlingham | first2 = K. | last3 = Friedman | first3 = DL. | title = Metoprolol for aggressive behavior in persons with mental retardation. | journal = Am Fam Physician | volume = 42 | issue = 6 | pages = 1585-8 | month = Dec | year = 1990 | doi = | PMID = 2244550 }}</ref> | |||
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====Cardiac dysrhythmia==== | |||
====Congestive heart failure==== | |||
====Glaucoma==== | |||
====Injection site pain - Propofol adverse reaction==== | |||
====Ischemic heart disease, acute; Prophylaxis==== | |||
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Revision as of 02:28, 21 March 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Myocardial Infarction
- Upon patient presentation: Lopressor injection 5 mg IV x 3 boluses at 2-min intervals
- Fifteen minutes later full IV dose: Lopressor tablet 50 mg PO q6h for 2 days
- If unable to tolerate the full IV dose: Lopressor tablet 25—50 mg PO q6h for 2 days
Lopressor injection is indicated in the treatment of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality when used in conjunction with oral Lopressor maintenance therapy. Treatment with Lopressor injection can be initiated as soon as the patient’s clinical condition allows.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Aggressive behavior
Metoprolol has been shown to decrease aggressive and impulsive behaviors in some patients with mental retardation.[1]