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| {{Metoprolol}} | | {{Details0|Metoprolol tartrate (injection)}} |
| {{CMG}} | | {{Details0|Metoprolol tartrate (tablet)}} |
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| ==Overview==
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| '''Metoprolol''' is a selective [[beta blocker|β<sub>1</sub> receptor blocker]] used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially [[hypertension]]. The active substance metoprolol is employed either as ''metoprolol [[succinic acid|succinate]]'' or as ''metoprolol [[tartrate]]'' (where 100 mg metoprolol tartrate corresponds to 95 mg metoprolol succinate). The tartrate is an immediate-release and the succinate is an extended-release [[Pharmaceutical formulation|formulation]].<ref>{{cite journal | author = Cupp M | title = Alternatives for Metoprolol Succinate | journal = Pharmacist's Letter / Prescriber's Letter | year = 2009 | volume = 25 | issue = 250302 | url = http://www.ncbop.org/PDF/MetoprololShortageMarch2009.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate = }}</ref>
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| ==Category==
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| Beta-blockers, Antimigraine drugs
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| ==[[Lopressor]]==
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| ==[[Toprol XL]]==
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| ==Taking Alcohol with Metoprolol==
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| Alcohol-Metoprolol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
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| ==References==
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| [[Category:Drugs]]
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| [[Category:Beta blockers]]
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| [[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]]
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