477 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Metoprolol

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Imprint	477
Colour	WHITE
Shape	ROUND
Size	8
Strength	METOPROLOL TARTRATE 50 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	TYA Pharmaceuticals
NDC	64725-0477
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	METOPROLOL TARTRATE[METOPROLOL]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "477" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Metoprolol

Uses and warnings

Key warnings include: - Cardiac Failure: "Sympathetic stimulation is a vital component supporting circulatory function in congestive heart failure, and beta-blockade carries the potential hazard of further depressing myocardial contractility" - Abrupt Discontinuation: Risk of angina exacerbation or myocardial infarction if stopped suddenly; dosage should be "gradually reduced over a period of 1 to 2 weeks" - Bronchospastic Diseases: "PATIENTS WITH BRONCHOSPASTIC DISEASES SHOULD, IN GENERAL, NOT RECEIVE BETA-BLOCKERS" - Diabetes: Beta-blockers "may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycemia"

Metoprolol tartrate tablets are indicated for three conditions: - Hypertension: "treatment of hypertension. They may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents." - Angina Pectoris: "long-term treatment of angina pectoris" - Myocardial Infarction: "treatment of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality"

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