Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Question 1

Metoprolol (Lopressor) indications

Answer 1

MI
SVT
Afib
Hypertension

Question 2

Metoprolol (Lopressor) contraindications

Answer 2

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Congestive heart failure

Question 3

Metoprolol (Lopressor) dose for MI

Answer 3

5mg IV bolus every 5 mins, up to 3x. Titration to HR and BP.

Question 4

Metoprolol (Lopressor) dose for SVT

Answer 4

2.5 - 5mg over 2 mins, every 10 mins, up to 3x.

Question 5

Metoprolol dose for Afib/ flutter

Answer 5

2.5 - 5mg IV bolus, every 2-5 as needed. (Max dose 15mg over 10-15 mins)

Question 6

Metoprolol (Lopressor) kinetics

Answer 6

Onset 10-30 seconds
Peak 20 mins
Duration 6hrs