The possibility of the generation of these formulations comes from the lower systemic bioavailability of the succinate derivative
These classifications are only a guideline
Tablet (as tartrate) 25mg ; 50mg (generic, Lopressor) 100mg (generic, Lopressor) Metoprolol (Monograph) Brand names: Toprol XL, Lopressor
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Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Metoprolol is a generic medication also available under the brand names Lopressor and Toprol
The beta-blocker drug class can be further subclassified into those agents which are considered non-selective agents, (cardio-) selective agents, agents with alpha-1 antagonist activity, and those with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
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Metoprolol has an average rating of 5
Prescription only
Beta-blockers, as a class of drugs, are primarily used to treat cardiovascular diseases and other conditions
When it comes to heart failure, carvedilol has been the mainstay of treatment
5 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg strengths based on (i) acceptable bioequivalence studies on the 100 mg strength, (ii) acceptable in vitro dissolution testing of all strengths, and (iii) proportional similarity of the metoprolol (me-toe-proe-lole) Beloc, Beloc-ZOK, Betaloc Durules, Betaloc-ZOK, Lopresor, Lopresor SR, Lopressor, Metoprol, Novo-metoprol (class II or III) heart failure due to ischemic, hypertensive, or cardiomyopathic origin (may be used with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and/or digoxin; Toprol-XL 25 mg only)