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February 10, 2012

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DUTOPROL™
(metoprolol succinate extended release/hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets: 25/12.5 mg, 50/12.5 mg, and 100/12.5 mg

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DUTOPROL™ (metoprolol succinate extended release /hydrochlorothiazide) combines a beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide.

Metoprolol succinate is chemically described as (±)1(isopropylamino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl) phenoxy]-2-propanol succinate (2:1) (salt). Its structural formula is:

Metoprolol succinate Structural Formula Illustration

Metoprolol succinate is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 652.8. It is freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in dichloromethane and 2-propanol; practically insoluble in ethyl-acetate, acetone, diethylether and heptane.

Hydrochlorothiazide is 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Its empirical formula is C₇H₈ClN₃O₄S₂ and its structural formula is:

Hydrochlorothiazide Structural Formula Illustration

Hydrochlorothiazide is a white, or practically white, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 297.74, which is slightly soluble in water, but freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.

DUTOPROL is available for oral administration in 3 tablet strengths of metoprolol succinate extended release and hydrochlorothiazide.

DUTOPROL 25/12.5 contains 23.75 mg of metoprolol succinate extended release equivalent to 25 mg of metoprolol tartrate and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. DUTOPROL 50/12.5 contains 47.5 mg of metoprolol succinate extended release equivalent to 50 mg of metoprolol tartrate and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. DUTOPROL 100/12.5 contains 95 mg of metoprolol succinate extended release equivalent to 100 mg of metoprolol tartrate and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. The inactive ingredients of the tablets are silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, cornstarch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 6000, titanium dioxide, iron oxide (yellow), iron oxide (red) and paraffin.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/9/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.