Lopressor/overview

Lopressor®
Black Box Warning
Adult Indications and Dosage   FDA-Labeled Use   Off-Label Use
Pediatric Indications and Dosage   FDA-Labeled Use   Off-Label Use
Contraindications
Warnings
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Drug Interactions
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Routes and Preparations   Routes   Preparations
IV Compatibility
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Patient Information   Patient Information from FDA   Patient Information from NLM
Combined Alcohol Use
Look-Alike Drug Names
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Price

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Lopressor is a anti-anginal, antiarrhythmic, beta-adrenergic blocker drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, angina, and hypertension. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Adverse reactions include bradyarrhythmia, heart block, heart failure, hypotension, pruritus, rash, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, depression, dyspnea, and wheezing.