Betaloc Tablets (Generic Toprol XL) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Generic Toprol XL is Metoprolol Succinate. Metoprolol succinate is a white crystalline powder which freely soluble in water. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Toporol-XL
Betaloc Tablets manufactured by Astra Zeneca, India is an effective treatment for Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure(for the treatment of stable, symptomatic (NYHA Class II or III) heart failure of ischemic, hypertensive, or cardiomyopathic origin). Toprol XL which has the active ingredient Metoprolol Succinate is also sold as Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate, Prolomet, Metoprolol Tartrate and under various other brand names.
Betaloc Tablets - Preparations
Betaloc is available as tablets of 50 mg and 100 mg .
Betaloc Tablets - Storage Requirements
Betaloc Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Keep away from heat, moisture, and light.
Betaloc Tablets - Uses
Generic Toprol-XL in the form of Betaloc Tablets, for oral administration, available as extended release tablets is used to treat a number of cardiovascular indications including the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, as secondary prevention post myocardial infarction and in heart failure.
Betaloc Tablets - Contraindications
Betaloc Tablets (Generic Toprol XL) are contraindicated in persons that have:
Known hypersensitivity to product components.
Severe bradycardia.
Heart block greater than first degree.
Cardiogenic shock.
Decompensated cardiac failure.
Sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker.
Betaloc Tablets - Dosage
The dose of Betaloc Tablets has to be administered once daily. It is highly recommended that the dosing of Betaloc Tablets (Generic Toporol-XL) should be individualized.
Heart Failure:
The recommended starting dose is 12.5 mg or 25 mg doubled every two weeks to the highest dose tolerated or up to 200 mg.
Hypertension:
The usual initial dosage is 25 to 100 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased at weekly (or longer) intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved.
Angina Pectoris:
The usual initial dosage is 100 mg once daily. Gradually increase the dosage at weekly intervals until optimum clinical response has been obtained or there is an unacceptable bradycardia.
Side Effects Of Betaloc Tablets (Generic Toporol-XL)
The most common side effects of Betaloc Tablets (Generic Toporol-XL) are tiredness, dizziness, depression, shortness of breath, bradycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, pruritus, rash.
Further Information
More information on Toprol XL is available in the Prescribing Information
