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Metoprolol succinate extended-release capsules are beta1-selective adrenoceptor blocking agents indicated for the treatment of: Hypertension, to lower blood pressure
General
Metoprolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
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Metoprolol has a half-life (when half of the drug is eliminated from the body) of three to
Metoprolol succinate extended-release capsules are beta 1 -selective adrenoceptor blocking agent indicated for the treatment of: ( 1) •
Stable, symptomatic (class II or III) heart failure due to ischemic
Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Arrhythmia
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MI: 25–50 mg (starting 15 min after last IV dose) every 6 hr for 48 hr, then 100 mg twice daily
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Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
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It may also be used in the treatment of certain types of heart failure
Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions
MI: 25–50 mg (starting 15 min after last IV dose) every 6 hr for 48 hr, then 100 mg twice daily
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