| name: | Rx Hydrochlorothiazide/Metoprolol |
| also known as: | Rx Lopressor HCT |
| also see: | Thiazide Diuretics; Beta Blockers |
| description: | Adult Dosing High Blood Pressure 1-2 tabs PO qd or bid to max 50mg HCTZ and 200 mg metoprolol Str. 25 mg/50 mg, 25 mg/100 mg, 50 mg100 mg Glossary Rx Terms |
| signs & symptoms: | Contraindications/Cautions allergy to sulfonamides cardiac insufficiency first degree AV block sinus bradycardia severe AV block hypotension depressed respiratory function caution if impaired renal function, diabetes, asthma Serious Reactions bradycardia, severe congestive heart failure agranulocytosis thrombocytopenia anaphylaxis bronchospasm renal failure aplastic anemia Common Reactions fatigue flu like symptoms dizziness bradycardia dyspnea hypokalemia vertigo somnolence headache abdominal pain constipation sexual dysfunction depression diarrhea nausea dry mouth Pregnancy Class: C Lactation: Safe Metabolism: liver Excretion: urine DEA: not controlled |
Last updated 3/29/2003