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Metoprolol is a selective beta-blocker at dosages usually prescribed to lower blood pressure or relieve the symptoms of angina. Two different salts are available, metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol... View more

Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, the development of a dry, hacking cough attributable to the drug may... View more

Amlodipine may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but can cause edema in the feet. Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina,... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: cardiac failure, bradycardia, hypotension.

See the full metoprolol side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine.

See the full lisinopril side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: edema.

See the full amlodipine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.61
Cost* $6.05

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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $0.49
Cost* $49.34

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Generic Availability

No

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril Katerzia, Norvasc

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

16.4 hours

35 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 479 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:

  • 22 major drug interactions (116 brand and generic names)
  • 422 moderate drug interactions (2807 brand and generic names)
  • 35 minor drug interactions (234 brand and generic names)

A total of 366 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:

  • 37 major drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)
  • 299 moderate drug interactions (1414 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)

A total of 425 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:

  • 19 major drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 375 moderate drug interactions (2466 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (86 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food can enhance the levels of metoprolol in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same... View more
  • It is recommended that if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 07, 1978

December 29, 1987

July 31, 1992

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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