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 

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Last updated 3/29/2003


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