Label: METOPROLOL TARTRATE tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 52817-358-10, 52817-358-50, 52817-359-10, 52817-359-50, view more
    52817-360-00, 52817-360-10, 52817-361-00, 52817-361-10, 52817-362-00, 52817-362-10
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  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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Updated March 22, 2021

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  • DESCRIPTION

    Metoprolol tartrate is a selective beta 1-adrenoreceptor blocking agent, available as 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg tablets for oral administration. Metoprolol tartrate is (±)-1-(isopropylamino)-3-[ p-2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol (2:1) dextro-tartrate salt. Its structural formula is:

    Chemical Structure
    Metoprolol tartrate, USP is a white, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 684.82. It is very soluble in water; freely soluble in methylene chloride, in chloroform, and in alcohol; slightly soluble in acetone; and insoluble in ether.

    Each tablet for oral administration contains 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg or 100 mg of metoprolol tartrate and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, talc and D & C Red #30 Aluminium Lake.

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    Mechanism of Action

    Metoprolol is a beta 1-selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocker. This preferential effect is not absolute, however, and at higher plasma concentrations, metoprolol also inhibits beta 2 adrenoreceptors, chiefly located in the bronchial and vascular musculature.

    Clinical pharmacology studies have demonstrated the beta-blocking activity of metoprolol, as shown by (1) reduction in heart rate and cardiac output at rest and upon exercise, (2) reduction of systolic blood pressure upon exercise, (3) inhibition of isoproterenol-induced tachycardia, and (4) reduction of reflex orthostatic tachycardia.

    Hypertension

    The mechanism of the antihypertensive effects of beta-blocking agents has not been fully elucidated. However, several possible mechanisms have been proposed: (1) competitive antagonism of catecholamines at peripheral (especially cardiac) adrenergic neuron sites, leading to decreased cardiac output; (2) a central effect leading to reduced sympathetic outflow to the periphery; and (3) suppression of renin activity.

    Angina Pectoris

    By blocking catecholamine-induced increases in heart rate, in velocity and extent of myocardial contraction, and in blood pressure, metoprolol reduces the oxygen requirements of the heart at any given level of effort, thus making it useful in the long-term management of angina pectoris.

    Myocardial Infarction

    The precise mechanism of action of metoprolol in patients with suspected or definite myocardial infarction is not known.

    Pharmacodynamics

    Relative beta 1 selectivity is demonstrated by the following: (1) In healthy subjects, metoprolol is unable to reverse the beta 2-mediated vasodilating effects of epinephrine. This contrasts with the effect of nonselective (beta 1 plus beta 2) beta-blockers, which completely reverse the vasodilating effects of epinephrine. (2) In asthmatic patients, metoprolol reduces FEV 1 and FVC significantly less than a nonselective beta-blocker, propranolol, at equivalent beta 1-receptor blocking doses.

    Metoprolol has no intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, and membrane-stabilizing activity is detectable only at doses much greater than required for beta-blockade. Animal and human experiments indicate that metoprolol slows the sinus rate and decreases AV nodal conduction.

    Significant beta-blocking effect (as measured by reduction of exercise heart rate) occurs within one hour after oral administration, and its duration is dose related. For example, a 50% reduction of the maximum effect after single oral doses of 20 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg occurred at 3.3 hours, 5 hours and 6.4 hours, respectively, in normal subjects. After repeated oral dosages of 100 mg twice daily, a significant reduction in exercise systolic blood pressure was evident at 12 hours. When the drug was infused over a 10 minute period, in normal volunteers, maximum beta-blockade was achieved at approximately 20 minutes. Equivalent maximal beta-blocking effect is achieved with oral and intravenous doses in the ratio of approximately 2.5:1.

    There is a linear relationship between the log of plasma levels and reduction of exercise heart rate. However, antihypertensive activity does not appear to be related to plasma levels. Because of variable plasma levels attained with a given dose and lack of a consistent relationship of antihypertensive activity to dose, selection of proper dosage requires individual titration.

    In several studies of patients with acute myocardial infarction, intravenous followed by oral administration of metoprolol caused a reduction in heart rate, systolic blood pressure and cardiac output. Stroke volume, diastolic blood pressure and pulmonary artery end diastolic pressure remained unchanged.

    In patients with angina pectoris, plasma concentration measured at one hour is linearly related to the oral dose within the range of 50 mg to 400 mg. Exercise heart rate and systolic blood pressure are reduced in relation to the logarithm of the oral dose of metoprolol. The increase in exercise capacity and the reduction in left ventricular ischemia are also significantly related to the logarithm of the oral dose.

    Pharmacokinetics

    Absorption

    The estimated oral bioavailability of immediate-release metoprolol is about 50% because of pre-systemic metabolism which is saturable leading to non-proportionate increase in the exposure with increased dose.

    Distribution

    Metoprolol is extensively distributed with a reported volume of distribution of 3.2 L/kg to 5.6 L/kg. About 10% of metoprolol in plasma is bound to serum albumin. Metoprolol is known to cross the placenta and is found in breast milk. Metoprolol is also known to cross the blood brain barrier following oral administration and CSF concentrations close to that observed in plasma have been reported. Metoprolol is not a significant P-glycoprotein substrate.

    Metabolism

    Metoprolol is primarily metabolized by CYP2D6. Metoprolol is a racemic mixture of R- and S- enantiomers, and when administered orally, it exhibits stereoselective metabolism that is dependent on oxidation phenotype. CYP2D6 is absent (poor metabolizers) in about 8% of Caucasians and about 2% of most other populations. Poor CYP2D6 metabolizers exhibit several-fold higher plasma concentrations of metoprolol than extensive metabolizers with normal CYP2D6 activity thereby decreasing metoprolol’s cardioselectivity.

    Elimination

    Elimination of metoprolol is mainly by biotransformation in the liver. The mean elimination half-life of metoprolol is 3 to 4 hours; in poor CYP2D6 metabolizers the half-life may be 7 to 9 hours. Approximately 95% of the dose can be recovered in urine. In most subjects (extensive metabolizers), less than 5% of an oral dose and less than 10% of an intravenous dose are excreted as unchanged drug in the urine. In poor metabolizers, up to 30% or 40% of oral or intravenous doses, respectively, may be excreted unchanged; the rest is excreted by the kidneys as metabolites that appear to have no beta-blocking activity. The renal clearance of the stereoisomers does not exhibit stereo-selectivity in renal excretion.

  • Special Populations

    Geriatric Patients

    The geriatric population may show slightly higher plasma concentrations of metoprolol as a combined result of a decreased metabolism of the drug in elderly population and a decreased hepatic blood flow. However, this increase is not clinically significant or therapeutically relevant.

    Renal Impairment

    The systemic availability and half-life of metoprolol in patients with renal failure do not differ to a clinically significant degree from those in normal subjects.

    Hepatic Impairment

    Since the drug is primarily eliminated by hepatic metabolism, hepatic impairment may impact the pharmacokinetics of metoprolol. The elimination half-life of metoprolol is considerably prolonged, depending on severity (up to 7.2 h).

  • Clinical Studies

    Hypertension

    In controlled clinical studies, metoprolol has been shown to be an effective antihypertensive agent when used alone or as concomitant therapy with thiazide-type diuretics, at dosages of 100 mg to 450 mg daily. In controlled, comparative, clinical studies, metoprolol has been shown to be as effective an antihypertensive agent as propranolol, methyldopa, and thiazide-type diuretics, to be equally effective in supine and standing positions.

    Angina Pectoris

    In controlled clinical trials, metoprolol, administered 2 or 4 times daily, has been shown to be an effective antianginal agent, reducing the number of angina attacks and increasing exercise tolerance. The dosage used in these studies ranged from 100 mg to 400 mg daily. A controlled, comparative, clinical trial showed that metoprolol was indistinguishable from propranolol in the treatment of angina pectoris.

    Myocardial Infarction

    In a large (1,395 patients randomized), double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, metoprolol was shown to reduce 3 month mortality by 36% in patients with suspected or definite myocardial infarction.

    Patients were randomized and treated as soon as possible after their arrival in the hospital, once their clinical condition had stabilized and their hemodynamic status had been carefully evaluated. Subjects were ineligible if they had hypotension, bradycardia, peripheral signs of shock and/or more than minimal basal rales as signs of congestive heart failure. Initial treatment consisted of intravenous followed by oral administration of metoprolol or placebo, given in a coronary care or comparable unit. Oral maintenance therapy with metoprolol or placebo was then continued for 3 months. After this double-blind period, all patients were given metoprolol and followed up to one year.

    The median delay from the onset of symptoms to the initiation of therapy was 8 hours in both the metoprolol and placebo treatment groups. Among patients treated with metoprolol, there were comparable reductions in 3 month mortality for those treated early (≤ 8 hours) and those in whom treatment was started later. Significant reductions in the incidence of ventricular fibrillation and in chest pain following initial intravenous therapy were also observed with metoprolol and were independent of the interval between onset of symptoms and initiation of therapy.

    In this study, patients treated with metoprolol received the drug both very early (intravenously) and during a subsequent 3 month period, while placebo patients received no beta-blocker treatment for this period. The study thus was able to show a benefit from the overall metoprolol regimen but cannot separate the benefit of very early intravenous treatment from the benefit of later beta-blocker therapy. Nonetheless, because the overall regimen showed a clear beneficial effect on survival without evidence of an early adverse effect on survival, one acceptable dosage regimen is the precise regimen used in the trial. Because the specific benefit of very early treatment remains to be defined however, it is also reasonable to administer the drug orally to patients at a later time as is recommended for certain other beta-blockers.

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Hypertension

    Metoprolol tartrate tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.

    Angina Pectoris

    Metoprolol tartrate tablets are indicated in the long-term treatment of angina pectoris.

    Myocardial Infarction

    Metoprolol tartrate tablets are indicated in the treatment of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality when used alone or in conjunction with intravenous metoprolol. Oral Metoprolol tartrate tablets therapy can be initiated after intravenous metoprolol therapy or, alternatively, oral treatment can begin within 3 to 10 days of the acute event. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONCONTRAINDICATIONS, and WARNINGS).

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Hypertension and Angina

    Metoprolol tartrate tablets are contraindicated in sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, and overt cardiac failure (see WARNINGS).

    Hypersensitivity to metoprolol and related derivatives, or to any of the excipients; hypersensitivity to other beta-blockers (cross-sensitivity between beta-blockers can occur).

    Sick-sinus syndrome.
    Severe peripheral arterial circulatory disorders.

    Myocardial Infarction

    Metoprolol is contraindicated in patients with a heart rate < 45 beats/min; second- and third-degree heart block; significant first-degree heart block (P-R interval ≥ 0.24 sec); systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg; or moderate to severe cardiac failure (see WARNINGS).

  • WARNINGS

    Heart Failure

    Beta-blockers, like metoprolol, can cause depression of myocardial contractility and may precipitate heart failure and cardiogenic shock. If signs or symptoms of heart failure develop, treat the patient according to recommended guidelines. It may be necessary to lower the dose of metoprolol or to discontinue it.

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Do not abruptly discontinue metoprolol therapy in patients with coronary artery disease. Severe exacerbation of angina, myocardial infarction and ventricular arrhythmias have been reported in patients with coronary artery disease following the abrupt discontinuation of therapy with beta-blockers. When discontinuing chronically administered metoprolol, particularly in patients with coronary artery disease, the dosage should be gradually reduced over a period of 1 to 2 weeks and the patient should be carefully monitored. If angina markedly worsens or acute coronary insufficiency develops, metoprolol administration should be reinstated promptly, at least temporarily, and other measures appropriate for the management of unstable angina should be taken. Patients should be warned against interruption or discontinuation of therapy without the physician’s advice. Because coronary artery disease is common and may be unrecognized, it may be prudent not to discontinue metoprolol therapy abruptly even in patients treated only for hypertension.

    Use During Major Surgery

    Chronically administered beta-blocking therapy should not be routinely withdrawn prior to major surgery; however, the impaired ability of the heart to respond to reflex adrenergic stimuli may augment the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures.

    Bradycardia

    Bradycardia, including sinus pause, heart block, and cardiac arrest have occurred with the use of metoprolol. Patients with first-degree atrioventricular block, sinus node dysfunction or conduction disorders may be at increased risk. Monitor heart rate and rhythm in patients receiving metoprolol. If severe bradycardia develops, reduce or stop metoprolol.

    Exacerbation of Bronchospastic Disease

    Patients with bronchospastic disease, should, in general, not receive beta-blockers, including metoprolol. Because of its relative beta 1 selectivity, however, metoprolol may be used in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment. Because beta 1 selectivity is not absolute use the lowest possible dose of metoprolol and consider administering metoprolol in smaller doses 3 times daily, instead of larger doses 2 times daily, to avoid the higher plasma levels associated with the longer dosing interval (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). Bronchodilators, including beta 2 agonists, should be readily available or administered concomitantly.

    Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

    Beta-blockers may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycemia, but other manifestations such as dizziness and sweating may not be significantly affected.

    Pheochromocytoma

    If metoprolol is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, it should be given in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. Administration of beta-blockers alone in the setting of pheochromocytoma has been associated with a paradoxical increase in blood pressure due to the attenuation of beta-mediated vasodilatation in skeletal muscle.

    Thyrotoxicosis

    Metoprolol may mask certain clinical signs (e.g., tachycardia) of hyperthyroidism. Avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-blockade, which might precipitate a thyroid storm.

    PRECAUTIONS

    Risk of Anaphylactic Reactions

    While taking beta-blockers, patients with a history of severe anaphylactic reaction to a variety of allergens may be more reactive to repeated challenge, either accidental, diagnostic or therapeutic. Such patients may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reaction.

    Information for Patients

    Advise patients to take metoprolol regularly and continuously, as directed, with or immediately following meals. If a dose should be missed, the patient should take only the next scheduled dose (without doubling it). Patients should not discontinue metoprolol without consulting the physician.

    Advise patients (1) to avoid operating automobiles and machinery or engaging in other tasks requiring alertness until the patient’s response to therapy with metoprolol has been determined; (2) to contact the physician if any difficulty in breathing occurs; (3) to inform the physician or dentist before any type of surgery that he or she is taking metoprolol.

  • Drug Interactions

    Catecholamine-Depleting Drugs

    Catecholamine-depleting drugs (e.g., reserpine) may have an additive effect when given with beta-blocking agents or monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Observe patients treated with metoprolol plus a catecholamine depletor for evidence of hypotension or marked bradycardia, which may produce vertigo, syncope, or postural hypotension. In addition, possibly significant hypertension may theoretically occur up to 14 days following discontinuation of the concomitant administration with an irreversible MAO inhibitor.

    Digitalis Glycosides and Beta-Blockers

    Both digitalis glycosides and beta-blockers slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate. Concomitant use can increase the risk of bradycardia. Monitor heart rate and PR interval.

    Calcium Channel Blockers

    Concomitant administration of a beta-adrenergic antagonist with a calcium channel blocker may produce an additive reduction in myocardial contractility because of negative chronotropic and inotropic effects.

    CYP2D6 Inhibitors

    Potent inhibitors of the CYP2D6 enzyme may increase the plasma concentration of metoprolol which would mimic the pharmacokinetics of CYP2D6 poor metabolizer (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics). Increase in plasma concentrations of metoprolol would decrease the cardioselectivity of metoprolol. Known clinically significant potent inhibitors of CYP2D6 are antidepressants such as fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, bupropion, clomipramine and desipramine; antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol and thioridazine; antiarrhythmics such as quinidine or propafenone; antiretrovirals such as ritonavir; antihistamines such as diphenhydramine; antimalarials such as hydroxychloroquine or quinidine; antifungals such as terbinafine.

    Hydralazine

    Concomitant administration of hydralazine may inhibit presystemic metabolism of metoprolol leading to increased concentrations of metoprolol.

    Alpha-Adrenergic Agents

    Antihypertensive effect of alpha-adrenergic blockers such as guanethidine, betanidine, reserpine, alpha-methyldopa or clonidine may be potentiated by beta-blockers including metoprolol. Beta- adrenergic blockers may also potentiate the postural hypotensive effect of the first dose of prazosin, probably by preventing reflex tachycardia. On the contrary, beta-adrenergic blockers may also potentiate the hypertensive response to withdrawal of clonidine in patients receiving concomitant clonidine and beta-adrenergic blocker. If a patient is treated with clonidine and metoprolol concurrently, and clonidine treatment is to be discontinued, stop metoprolol several days before clonidine is withdrawn. Rebound hypertension that can follow withdrawal of clonidine may be increased in patients receiving concurrent beta-blocker treatment.

    Ergot Alkaloid

    Concomitant administration with beta-blockers may enhance the vasoconstrictive action of ergot alkaloids.

    Dipyridamole

    In general, administration of a beta-blocker should be withheld before dipyridamole testing, with careful monitoring of heart rate following the dipyridamole injection.

    Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Long-term studies in animals have been conducted to evaluate carcinogenic potential. In a 2-year study in rats at three oral dosage levels of up to 800 mg/kg per day, there was no increase in the development of spontaneously occurring benign or malignant neoplasms of any type. The only histologic changes that appeared to be drug-related were an increased incidence of generally mild focal accumulation of foamy macrophages in pulmonary alveoli and a slight increase in biliary hyperplasia. In a 21-month study in Swiss albino mice at three oral dosage levels of up to 750 mg/kg per day, benign lung tumors (small adenomas) occurred more frequently in female mice receiving the highest dose than in untreated control animals. There was no increase in malignant or total (benign plus malignant) lung tumors, or in the overall incidence of tumors or malignant tumors. This 21-month study was repeated in CD-1 mice, and no statistically or biologically significant differences were observed between treated and control mice of either sex for any type of tumor.

    All mutagenicity tests performed (a dominant lethal study in mice, chromosome studies in somatic cells, a Salmonella/mammalian-microsome mutagenicity test, and a nucleus anomaly test in somatic interphase nuclei) were negative.

    Reproduction toxicity studies in mice, rats and rabbits did not indicate teratogenic potential for metoprolol tartrate. Embryotoxicity and/or fetotoxicity in rats and rabbits were noted starting at doses of 50 mg/kg in rats and 25 mg/kg in rabbits, as demonstrated by increases in preimplantation loss, decreases in the number of viable fetuses per dose, and/or decreases in neonatal survival. High doses were associated with some maternal toxicity, and growth delay of the offspring in utero, which was reflected in minimally lower weights at birth. The oral NOAELs for embryo-fetal development in mice, rats, and rabbits were considered to be 25, 200, and 12.5 mg/kg. This corresponds to dose levels that are approximately 0.3 times, 4 times, and 0.5 times, respectively, when based on surface area, the maximum human oral dose (8 mg/kg/day) of metoprolol tartrate. Metoprolol tartrate has been associated with reversible adverse effects on spermatogenesis starting at oral dose levels of 3.5 mg/kg in rats (a dose that is only 0.1 times the human dose, when based on surface area), although other studies have shown no effect of metoprolol tartrate on reproductive performance in male rats.

    Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Category C

    Upon confirming the diagnosis of pregnancy, women should immediately inform their doctor. Metoprolol has been shown to increase postimplantation loss and decrease neonatal survival in rats at doses up to 11 times the maximum daily human dose of 450 mg, when based on surface area. Distribution studies in mice confirm exposure of the fetus when metoprolol is administered to the pregnant animal. These limited animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to teratogenicity (see PRECAUTIONS: Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility).

    There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. The amount of data on the use of metoprolol in pregnant women is limited. The risk to the fetus/mother is unknown. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

    Nursing Mothers

    Metoprolol is excreted in breast milk in a very small quantity. An infant consuming one liter of breast milk daily would receive a dose of less than 1 mg of the drug.

    Fertility

    The effects of metoprolol on the fertility of human have not been studied.
    Metoprolol showed effects on spermatogenesis in male rats at a therapeutic dose level, but had no effect on rates of conception at higher doses in animal fertility studies (see PRECAUTIONS: Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility). 

    Pediatric Use

    Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

    Geriatric Use

    Clinical trials of metoprolol in hypertension did not include sufficient numbers of elderly patients to determine whether patients over 65 years of age differ from younger subjects in their response to metoprolol. Other reported clinical experience in elderly hypertensive patients has not identified any difference in response from younger patients.
    In worldwide clinical trials of metoprolol in myocardial infarction, where approximately 478 patients were over 65 years of age (0 over 75 years of age), no age related differences in safety and effectiveness were found. Other reported clinical experience in myocardial infarction has not identified differences in response between the elderly and younger patients. However, greater sensitivity of some elderly individuals taking metoprolol cannot be categorically ruled out. Therefore, in general, it is recommended that dosing proceed with caution in this population.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Hypertension and Angina

    Most adverse effects have been mild and transient.

    Central Nervous System

    Tiredness and dizziness have occurred in about 10 of 100 patients. Depression has been reported in about 5 of 100 patients. Mental confusion and short-term memory loss have been reported. Headache, nightmares, and insomnia have also been reported.

    Cardiovascular

    Shortness of breath and bradycardia have occurred in approximately 3 of 100 patients. Cold extremities; arterial insufficiency, usually of the Raynaud type; palpitations; congestive heart failure; peripheral edema; and hypotension have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. Gangrene in patients with preexisting severe peripheral circulatory disorders has also been reported very rarely (see CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and PRECAUTIONS).

    Respiratory

    Wheezing (bronchospasm) and dyspnea have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients (see WARNINGS). Rhinitis has also been reported.

    Gastrointestinal

    Diarrhea has occurred in about 5 of 100 patients. Nausea, dry mouth, gastric pain, constipation, flatulence, and heartburn have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. Vomiting was a common occurrence. Post-marketing experience reveals very rare reports of hepatitis, jaundice and nonspecific hepatic dysfunction. Isolated cases of transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and lactic dehydrogenase elevations have also been reported.

    Hypersensitive Reactions

    Pruritus or rash have occurred in about 5 of 100 patients. Very rarely, photosensitivity and worsening of psoriasis has been reported.

    Miscellaneous

    Peyronie’s disease has been reported in fewer than 1 of 100,000 patients. Musculoskeletal pain, blurred vision, and tinnitus have also been reported.

    There have been rare reports of reversible alopecia, agranulocytosis, and dry eyes. Discontinuation of the drug should be considered if any such reaction is not otherwise explicable. There have been very rare reports of weight gain, arthritis, and retroperitoneal fibrosis (relationship to metoprolol has not been definitely established).

    The oculomucocutaneous syndrome associated with the beta-blocker practolol has not been reported with metoprolol.

    Myocardial Infarction

    Central Nervous System

    Tiredness has been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. Vertigo, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, confusion, and reduced libido have also been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.

    Cardiovascular

    In the randomized comparison of metoprolol and placebo described in the CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYsection, the following adverse reactions were reported:


    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets

    Placebo

    Hypotension (systolic BP < 90 mm Hg)

    27.4%

    23.2%

    Bradycardia (heart rate < 40 beats/min)

    15.9%

    6.7%

    Second- or third-degree heart block

    4.7%

    4.7%

    First-degree heart block (P-R ≥ 0.26 sec)

    5.3%

    1.9%

    Heart failure

    27.5%

    29.6%

    Respiratory

    Dyspnea of pulmonary origin has been reported in fewer than 1 of 100 patients.

    Gastrointestinal

    Nausea and abdominal pain have been reported in fewer than 1 of 100 patients.

    Dermatologic

    Rash and worsened psoriasis have been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.

    Miscellaneous

    Unstable diabetes and claudication have been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.

    Potential Adverse Reactions

    A variety of adverse reactions not listed above have been reported with other beta-adrenergic blocking agents and should be considered potential adverse reactions to metoprolol.

    Central Nervous System

    Reversible mental depression progressing to catatonia; an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, short-term memory loss, emotional lability, slightly clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics.

    Cardiovascular

    Intensification of AV block (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

    Hematologic

    Agranulocytosis, nonthrombocytopenic purpura and thrombocytopenic purpura.

    Hypersensitive Reactions

    Fever combined with aching and sore throat, laryngospasm and respiratory distress.

    Post-Marketing Experience

    The following adverse reactions have been reported during post-approval use of metoprolol: confusional state, an increase in blood triglycerides and a decrease in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). Because these reports are from a population of uncertain size and are subject to confounding factors, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    Acute Toxicity

    Several cases of overdosage have been reported, some leading to death.
    Oral LD 50's (mg/kg): mice, 1,158 to 2,460; rats, 3,090 to 4,670.

    Signs and Symptoms

    Potential signs and symptoms associated with overdosage with metoprolol are bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure and death.

    Management

    There is no specific antidote.

    In general, patients with acute or recent myocardial infarction may be more hemodynamically unstable than other patients and should be treated accordingly (see WARNINGS: Myocardial Infarction).

    On the basis of the pharmacologic actions of metoprolol, the following general measures should be employed:

    Elimination of the Drug

    Gastric lavage should be performed.

    Other clinical manifestations of overdose should be managed symptomatically based on modern methods of intensive care.

    Hypotension

    Administer a vasopressor, e.g., norepinephrine or dopamine.

    Bronchospasm

    Administer a beta 2-stimulating agent and/or a theophylline derivative.

    Cardiac Failure

    Administer digitalis glycoside and diuretic. In shock resulting from inadequate cardiac contractility, consider administration of dobutamine, isoproterenol or glucagon.

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    Hypertension

    Individualize the dosage of metoprolol tartrate tablets. Metoprolol tartrate tablets should be taken with or immediately following meals.

    The usual initial dosage of metoprolol tartrate tablets is 100 mg daily in single or divided doses, whether used alone or added to a diuretic. Increase the dosage at weekly (or longer) intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved. In general, the maximum effect of any given dosage level will be apparent after one week of therapy. The effective dosage range of metoprolol tartrate tablets is 100 mg per day to 450 mg per day. Dosages above 450 mg per day have not been studied. While once daily dosing is effective and can maintain a reduction in blood pressure throughout the day, lower doses (especially 100 mg) may not maintain a full effect at the end of the 24-hour period, and larger or more frequent daily doses may be required. This can be evaluated by measuring blood pressure near the end of the dosing interval to determine whether satisfactory control is being maintained throughout the day. Beta 1 selectivity diminishes as the dose of Metoprolol is increased.

    Angina Pectoris

    The dosage of metoprolol tartrate tablets should be individualized. Metoprolol tartrate tablets should be taken with or immediately following meals.
    The usual initial dosage of metoprolol tartrate tablets is 100 mg daily, given in two divided doses. Gradually increase the dosage at weekly intervals until optimum clinical response has been obtained or there is pronounced slowing of the heart rate. The effective dosage range of metoprolol tartrate tablets is 100 mg per day to 450 mg per day. Dosages above 400 mg per day have not been studied. If treatment is to be discontinued, gradually decrease the dosage over a period of 1 to 2 weeks (see WARNINGS).


    Myocardial Infarction

    Early Treatment

    During the early phase of definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction, initiate treatment with metoprolol tartrate tablets as soon as possible after the patient’s arrival in the hospital. Such treatment should be initiated 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 intervals. During the intravenous administration of metoprolol, monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and electrocardiogram.

    In patients who tolerate the full intravenous dose (15 mg), initiate metoprolol tartrate tablets, 50 mg every 6 hours, 15 minutes after the last intravenous dose and continue for 48 hours. Thereafter, the maintenance dosage is 100 mg twice daily (see  Late Treatment below).

    Start patients who appear not to tolerate the full intravenous dose on metoprolol tartrate tablets either 25 mg or 50 mg every 6 hours (depending on the degree of intolerance) 15 minutes after the last intravenous dose or as soon as their clinical condition allows. In patients with severe intolerance, discontinue metoprolol tartrate tablets (see WARNINGS).

    Late Treatment

    Start patients with contraindications to treatment during the early phase of suspected or definite myocardial infarction, patients who appear not to tolerate the full early treatment, and patients in whom the physician wishes to delay therapy for any other reason on metoprolol tartrate tablets, 100 mg twice daily, as soon as their clinical condition allows. Continue therapy for at least 3 months. Although the efficacy of metoprolol beyond 3 months has not been conclusively established, data from studies with other beta-blockers suggest that treatment should be continued for 1 to 3 years.

    Special Populations

    Pediatric Patients

    No pediatric studies have been performed. The safety and efficacy of metoprolol in pediatric patients have not been established.

    Renal Impairment

    No dose adjustment of metoprolol tartrate tablets is required in patients with renal impairment.

    Hepatic Impairment

    Metoprolol blood levels are likely to increase substantially in patients with hepatic impairment. Therefore, metoprolol tartrate tablets should be initiated at low doses with cautious gradual dose titration according to clinical response.

    Geriatric Patients (> 65 Years)

    In general, use a low initial starting dose in elderly patients given their greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

    Method of Administration

    For oral treatment, the tablets should be swallowed unchewed with a glass of water. Metoprolol tartrate tablets should always be taken in standardized relation with meals. If the physician asks the patient to take metoprolol tartrate tablets either before breakfast or with breakfast, then the patient should continue taking metoprolol tartrate tablets with the same schedule during the course of therapy.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP are available containing 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg or 100 mg of metoprolol tartrate, USP.

    The 25 mg tablets are film-coated, pink colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with R 25 on one side and scored on the other side.

    NDC 52817-360-10: Bottles of 100
    NDC 52817-360-00: Bottles of 1000

    The 37.5 mg tablets are film-coated, pink colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with R 375 on one side and scored on the other side.

    NDC 52817-358-10: Bottles of 100
    NDC 52817-358-50: Bottles of 500

    The 50 mg tablets are film-coated, pink colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with R 50 on one side and scored on the other side.

    NDC 52817-361-10: Bottles of 100
    NDC 52817-361-00: Bottles of 1000

    The 75 mg tablets are film-coated, pink colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with R 75 on one side and scored on the other side.

    NDC 52817-359-10: Bottles of 100
    NDC 52817-359-50: Bottles of 500

    The 100 mg tablets are film-coated, pink colored, round, biconvex tablets debossed with R 100 on one side and scored on the other side.

    NDC 52817-362-10: Bottles of 100
    NDC 52817-362-00: Bottles of 1000

    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

    Protect from moisture.

    Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

    To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact TruPharma, LLC at 1-813-444-6299 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

    Distributed by:
    TruPharma, LLC
    Tampa, FL 33609

    Manufactured by:
    Rubicon Research Private Limited
    Ambernath, Dist: Thane, 421506,
    INDIA

    Rev. 01,11/2018

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 52817-360-10
    100 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    25 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 25 mg - 100 Tablets - NDC 52817-360-10

    NDC 52817-360-00
    1000 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    25 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 25 mg - 1000 Tablets - NDC 52817-360-00

    NDC 52817-358-10
    100 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    37.5 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 37.5 mg - 100 Tablets - NDC 52817-358-10

    NDC 52817-358-50
    500 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    37.5 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 37.5 mg - 500 Tablets - NDC 52817-358-50

    NDC 52817-361-10
    100 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    50 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 50 mg - 100 Tablets - NDC 52817-361-10

    NDC 52817-361-00
    1000 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    50 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 50 mg - 1000 Tablets - NDC 52817-361-00

    NDC 52817-359-10
    100 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    75 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 75 mg - 100 Tablets - NDC 52817-359-10

    NDC 52817-359-50
    500 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    75 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 75 mg - 500 Tablets - NDC 52817-359-50

    NDC 52817-362-10
    100 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    100 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 100 mg - 100 Tablets - NDC 52817-362-10

    NDC 52817-362-00
    1000 Tablets
    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP
    100 mg
    Rx only
    TruPharma, LLC

    Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets, USP 100 mg - 1000 Tablets - NDC 52817-362-00

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE 
    metoprolol tartrate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52817-362
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE (UNII: W5S57Y3A5L) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23) METOPROLOL TARTRATE100 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code R100
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52817-362-10100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    2NDC:52817-362-001000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20098112/01/2018
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE 
    metoprolol tartrate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52817-359
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE (UNII: W5S57Y3A5L) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23) METOPROLOL TARTRATE75 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code R75
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52817-359-10100 in 1 PACKAGE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    2NDC:52817-359-50500 in 1 PACKAGE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20098112/01/2018
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE 
    metoprolol tartrate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52817-361
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE (UNII: W5S57Y3A5L) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23) METOPROLOL TARTRATE50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize9mm
    FlavorImprint Code R50
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52817-361-10100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    2NDC:52817-361-001000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20098112/01/2018
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE 
    metoprolol tartrate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52817-360
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE (UNII: W5S57Y3A5L) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23) METOPROLOL TARTRATE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code R25
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52817-360-10100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    2NDC:52817-360-001000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20098112/01/2018
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE 
    metoprolol tartrate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52817-358
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METOPROLOL TARTRATE (UNII: W5S57Y3A5L) (METOPROLOL - UNII:GEB06NHM23) METOPROLOL TARTRATE37.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code R37;5
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52817-358-10100 in 1 PACKAGE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    2NDC:52817-358-50500 in 1 PACKAGE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2018
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20098112/01/2018
    Labeler - TruPharma LLC (078533947)
    Registrant - Rubicon Research Private Limited (677604197)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rubicon Research Private Limited.677604197analysis(52817-360, 52817-360, 52817-362, 52817-358, 52817-359) , manufacture(52817-362, 52817-360, 52817-361, 52817-358, 52817-359)