Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Cardioselective beta blockers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Metoprolol Tartrate Injection
Metoprolol Tartrate Injection is indicated in the treatment of definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction in hemodynamically stable patients to reduce cardiovascular mortality when used in conjunction with oral metoprolol maintenance therapy.
Metoprolol Tartrate Injection Dosage and Administration
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Initiate treatment in a coronary care or similar unit immediately after the patient's hemodynamic condition has stabilized.
Begin treatment in this early phase with the intravenous administration of three bolus injections of 5 mg of Metoprolol tartrate each; give the injections at approximately 2-minute interval...
