Lopressor Intravenous and Temsirolimus Intravenous

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Lopressor, Kapspargo Sprinkle, Toprol-XL, Toprol XL

Metoprolol injection is used to reduce the risk of death from an acute heart attack. It is given to people who have already had a heart attack.

This medicine is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: temsirolimus
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Torisel

Temsirolimus injection is used to treat advanced kidney cancer. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Temsirolimus is an antineoplastic (cancer medicine).

Temsirolimus is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.