Lopressor Dosage
Generic name: METOPROLOL TARTRATE 12.5mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 5, 2025.
Myocardial Infarction
The recommended starting dose in hemodynamically stable patients is 50 mg orally every 6 hours. In case of intolerance, reduce the starting dose to 25 mg orally every 6 hours and administer for 48 hours. Titrate dosage based on tolerability and hemodynamic parameters (i.e., heart rate, blood pressure). LOPRESSOR should preferably be administered with or following meals. The maximum daily maintenance dosage is 100 mg orally twice daily.
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