(meh-tuh-PRO-lol)
Metoprolol (Lopressor®, Toprol XL®) is in a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, chest pain, migraine headache and tremors. It can be given as an injection, tablet, or your pharmacist may be able to make a liquid.
Show All- Give this medicine only as told by the doctor, and do not stop unless told to stop by your child's doctor.
- Ask the doctor or pharmacist before giving any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
- Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child has asthma or diabetes before giving this medicine.
- Take the same time each day with food.
- Do not chew, break or crush the extended release tablets.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor right away.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Feeling dizzy or tired
- Feeling confused
Cold hands or feet
- Sleep trouble
Call your child's doctor right away if your child has trouble breathing, has a severe headache, weight gain or skin rash.
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
