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Why Is Lopressor Prescribed For A Person With Aortic Stenosis And COPD?
hello.. i am a patient currently getting treated for severe copd with 10% lung function and aortic stenosis and my cardiologist have me on Lopressor 25mg but i take half(12.5mg) in the morning and the same in the evening....i was curious to know if i was given a 50mg tablet in the morning and a 50mg tablet in the evening.....what affect would it have on my heart and lungs?
Mon, 4 May 2015
In patients of severe COPD a beta blocker is usually avoided, or given at a lower dose, because it can cause worsening of shortness of breath associated with COPD.
Also, if aortic stenosis is severe I would not use a higher dose of beta blocker as it can lower the blood pressure further and cause fainting.
Therefore I would only change the dose of any medications that you are on after close consultation with your treating physician.
Also, if aortic stenosis is severe I would not use a higher dose of beta blocker as it can lower the blood pressure further and cause fainting.
Therefore I would only change the dose of any medications that you are on after close consultation with your treating physician.
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