beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
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metoprolol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lopressor |
| Type of | beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent, beta blocker |
Examples of metoprolol
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Metoprolol is a beta blocker that might well be contributing to your discomfort.
From the charlotteobserver.com
The metoprolol is for hypertension, the Ultram for chronic pain.
From the nytimes.com
The symptoms of angina are often treated with betablocker therapy such as metoprolol or atenolol.
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Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that slows down the rate.
From the timesunion.com
Atenolol is a beta blocker, like metoprolol and propranolol.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Many medications, including beta blockers like atenolol and metoprolol, can interfere with sleep quality.
From the orlandosentinel.com
First he gave me hydrochlorothiazide, then metoprolol, and finally added amlodipine, lisinopril and Diovan.
From the orlandosentinel.com
That said, stopping beta blockers like atenolol, propranolol or metoprolol suddenly can cause complications.
From the stltoday.com
Beta blockers such as atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol may cause fatigue, hair loss, asthma and joint pain.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- Beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
- Metoprolol, marketed under the tradename Lopressor among others, is a selective u03B21 receptor blocker medication. It is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain due to poor blood flow to the heart, and a number of conditions involving an abnormally fast heart rate. It is also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines.
- A medicine used for high blood pressureit is from the 'beta-blocker family' of medicines that work against catecholamines. It slows the heart rate, decreases the force of the heart's contraction and decreases blood pressure.
- In 31 healthy subjects a single dose of 6 Renagel capsules did not alter the pharmacokinetics of a single dose of metoprolol.
