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What class of drug is metoprolol?
Metoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
What is metoprolol considered?
Metoprolol is a type of medicine called a beta blocker. Like other beta blockers, metoprolol works by changing the way your body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
What drugs should not be taken with metoprolol?
Certain drugs may interfere with the way metoprolol works….Drugs
- Heart and blood pressure medications: reserpine, other beta-blocking agents (like propranolol), propafenone, hydralazine, calcium-channel blockers (like diltiazem)
- Mental health medications: bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine, clonidine, thioridazine.
Is metoprolol safe for long term use?
If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
What is the safest beta blocker?
Cardioselective. A number of beta blockers, including atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor), were designed to block only beta-1 receptors in heart cells. Since they don’t affect beta-2 receptors in blood vessels and the lungs, cardioselective beta blockers are safer for people with lung disorders.
How is metoprolol used to treat high blood pressure?
What is metoprolol? Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure.
What are the side effects of metoprolol injection?
Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure. Metoprolol injection is used during the early phase of a heart attack to lower the risk of death.
What is the generic name for metoprolol tartrate?
Generic Name: metoprolol (me TOE pro lol) Brand Name: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL. Metoprolol Succinate ER is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
What can metoprolol succinate er be used for?
It is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure. Metoprolol Succinate ER may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.