M MT2 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 12mm — Metoprolol
| Imprint | M / MT2 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 12 |
| Strength | METOPROLOL SUCCINATE 50 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release |
| Manufacturer | Cardinal Health |
| NDC | 55154-4385 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | METOPROLOL SUCCINATE[METOPROLOL] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "M MT2" 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"
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "M MT2".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (12) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
RDY 124
WHITE OVAL · Atorvastatin
Maxidone 634
WHITE OVAL · Hydrocodone
BAYER BACK
WHITE OVAL · Aspirin
TV 5057
WHITE OVAL · Atorvastatin
MYLAN P155
WHITE OVAL · Metformin
F 74
WHITE OVAL · Losartan
L484
WHITE OVAL · Acetaminophen
GP 10
WHITE OVAL · Glipizide
ATO 20
WHITE OVAL · Atorvastatin
SUPE
WHITE OVAL · Ibuprofen
G 4
WHITE OVAL · Cetirizine
E 82
WHITE OVAL · Gemfibrozil
Other pills of Metoprolol
LOPRESSOR 458
PINK CAPSULE · Metoprolol
M 32
PINK ROUND · Metoprolol
L 231
WHITE CAPSULE · Metoprolol
RL17
YELLOW CAPSULE · Metoprolol
477
WHITE ROUND · Metoprolol
167
WHITE CAPSULE · Metoprolol
C 73
WHITE ROUND · Metoprolol
C 73
WHITE ROUND · Metoprolol
Watson 463
BLUE ROUND · Metoprolol
C 74
PINK ROUND · Metoprolol
C L
WHITE CAPSULE · Metoprolol
Geigy 53
PINK OVAL · Metoprolol
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file f9a52a3e-75cf-4131-a1ab-a4336e01ea5c.xml