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==Overview==
==Overview==


'''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&nbsp;mg metoprolol tartrate corresponds to 95&nbsp;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>
'''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>


==Category==
==Category==
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Beta-blockers, Antimigraine drugs
Beta-blockers, Antimigraine drugs


==[[Lopressor]]==
==FDA Package Insert==


==[[Toprol XL]]==
===[[Lopressor]]===
 
===[[Toprol XL]]===


==Taking Alcohol with Metoprolol==
==Taking Alcohol with Metoprolol==

Revision as of 21:24, 12 March 2014

Metoprolol
Clinical data
Trade namesLopressor, Toprol-xl
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa682864
[[Regulation of therapeutic goods |Template:Engvar data]]
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: C
  • US: C (Risk not ruled out)
Routes of
administration
Oral, IV
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability12%
MetabolismHepatic via CYP2D6, CYP3A4
Elimination half-life3-7 hours
ExcretionRenal
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
IUPHAR/BPS
DrugBank
ChemSpider
UNII
KEGG
ChEBI
ChEMBL
E number{{#property:P628}}
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H25NO3
Molar mass267.364 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point120 °C (248 °F)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Metoprolol is a selective β1 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. The active substance metoprolol is employed either as metoprolol 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 formulation.[1]

Category

Beta-blockers, Antimigraine drugs

FDA Package Insert

Lopressor

Toprol XL

Taking Alcohol with Metoprolol

Alcohol-Metoprolol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

References

  1. Cupp M (2009). "Alternatives for Metoprolol Succinate" (pdf). Pharmacist's Letter / Prescriber's Letter. 25 (250302).