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| | #REDIRECT [[Metoprolol tartrate#Adult Indications and Dosage]] |
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| ===Hypertension===
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| Lopressor [[tablet]]s are indicated for the treatment of [[hypertension]]. They may be used alone or in combination with other [[antihypertensive agent]]s.
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| ===Angina Pectoris===
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| Lopressor is indicated in the long-term treatment of [[angina pectoris]].
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| ===Myocardial Infarction===
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| Lopressor ampuls and tablets are indicated in the treatment of [[Hemodynamics|hemodynamically]] stable patients with definite or suspected [[acute myocardial infarction]] to reduce cardiovascular [[mortality]]. Treatment with intravenous Lopressor can be initiated as soon as the patient’s clinical condition allows ''(see [[Lopressor dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]], [[Lopressor contraindications|Contraindications]], and [[Lopressor warnings and precautions|Warnings]])''.
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| Alternatively, treatment can begin within 3-10 days of the acute event ''(see [[Lopressor dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]])''.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = LOPRESSOR (METOPROLOL TARTRATE) TABLET [NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=bb05420c-fd24-4672-9f62-fdd313819287 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = }}</ref>
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| ===Off Label Indications===
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| ====Adults====
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| =====Acute=====
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| * [[Coronary artery disease]] (class IIb, category B)
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| * [[Pain at injection site]] (class IIb, category B)
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| =====Chronic=====
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| * [[Agressive behavior]] (class IIb, category B)
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| * [[Anxiety]] (class IIb, category B)
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| * [[Arrhythmia]] (class IIa, category B)
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| * [[Congestive heart failure]] (class I, category A)
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| * [[Glaucoma]] (class IIb, category B)
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| * [[Tremor]] (class IIb, category B)
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| =====Prophylaxis=====
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| * [[Coronary artery disease]] (class IIb, category B)
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| * [[Migraine]] (class IIa, category B)
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| ==References==
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| {{FDA}}
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| [[Category:Antianginals]]
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| [[Category:Antiarrhythmic agents]]
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| [[Category:Antihypertensive agents]]
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| [[Category:Antimigraine drugs]]
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| [[Category:Beta blockers]]
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| [[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]]
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