Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are for oral use, the specific use and dosage need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, and the dosage of each person varies.
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are available in four sizes: 23.75mg, 47.5mg, 95mg, 190mg, and should be used by different patients according to their own medical conditions under the guidance of a doctor.
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets can be broken and taken, but cannot be chewed or crushed. As it is a long-acting preparation with an action time of up to 24 hours, it is usually taken once a day, before or after meals.
Patients with high blood pressure usually start with a dose of 47.5mg and gradually increase the dosage. If the patient’s blood pressure control is still unsatisfactory after taking 95mg, the dosage can be increased or combined with other antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
For the treatment of angina pectoris, the starting dose of 95mg is usually used. When treating chronic heart failure, it is necessary to start from 23.75mg or even from a small dose of 11.875mg, and gradually increase the dosage every 2 weeks as a cycle.
Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are highly effective in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure. The medication should be used reasonably under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be taken on its own or stopped without authorization to avoid adverse reactions.