Metoprolol dosing
Antihypertensives · 1 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.02 mg/kg | 1.4 mg |
| standard | 0.05 mg/kg | 3.5 mg |
| high | 0.07 mg/kg | 4.9 mg |
Typical: 1-5 mg IV q5 min, max 15 mg. Beta-1 selective. Longer acting than esmolol. Onset 1-2 min. Use for periop tachycardia and HTN.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · POISE trial; perioperative beta-blocker data
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Vigil computes Metoprolol for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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