Toprol (metaprolol tartrate) is a medication that helps lower blood pressure and risk of heart attack. It is classified as a beta blocker. The heart has many receptors in it that react to the adrenaline released under stress. Adrenaline makes the heart beat faster and this extra pressure can cause a heart attack. By blocking the receptors in the heart for adrenaline, the heart rate and blood pressure is regulated and risk of heart attack is reduced.
Can Toprol Affect Amniotic Fluid?
Toprol is a Category C medication, accordingto the FDA’s own merit system. Category C means that the drug has not been tested in humans, so the effects of it on pregnancy are not known. It may still be prescribed to pregnant women, but with caution and understanding that the medicine has not been proven safe for a fetus.
What is the Difference Between Toprol and Toprol XL?
Toprol (metaprolol tartrate) and Toprol XL (metaprolol succinate) differ in their release rate. Toprol is taken two times a day, and Toprol XL is an extended release tablet that is taken once a day.
What is the Generic Name for Toprol XL?
The generic name of Toprol XL is Metoprolol.
What is Toprol Used For?
Toprol is a medication indicated for lowering the possibility of heart attack in patients with high blood pressure or who have experienced a cardiac episode.