Metoprolol location or dosing limits

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Karin Terry
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Metoprolol location or dosing limits

We are re-evaluating our guidance on Metoprolol IV. We are trying to find something that will work for all of the hospitals in our system, which have different acuity of patients. I would love to hear from you regarding what limitations, if any, you have on Metoprolol IV.

-Do you allow metoprolol IV on general units?
If yes, do you have a restriction on dose/frequency/number of doses/delivery/etc?

What standard monitoring is required?

How do you enforce your restrictions?

Any other pearls would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Karin Terry
OSF HealthCare

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