Definitions for metoprolol
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1. metoprolol, Lopressornoun

   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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1. metoprololnoun

   A selective u03B21 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension.

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1. Metoprolol

   Metoprolol, sold under the brand name Lopressor, among others, is a selective β1 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. By working on the beta-1 receptor of the cardiac muscle cells, it yields both a chronotropic and inotropic effect. It is also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines.Metoprolol is sold in formulations that can be taken by mouth or given intravenously. The medication is often taken twice a day. The extended-release formulation, metoprolol succinate, is taken once per day. Metoprolol may be combined with hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) in a single tablet.Common side effects include trouble sleeping, feeling tired, feeling faint, and abdominal discomfort. Large doses may cause serious toxicity. Risk in pregnancy has not been ruled out. It appears to be safe in breastfeeding. The metabolism of metoprolol can vary widely between patients, often as a result of hepatic impairment or CYP2D6 polymorphism. Care should be taken in patients with asthma; metoprolol should only be used in these patients when the benefits outweigh the risks, for example in heart failure. Stopping this drug should be done slowly to decrease the risk of further health problems.Metoprolol was first made in 1969, patented in 1970, and approved for medical use in 1982. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic drug. In 2020, it was the sixth most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 66 million prescriptions.

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1. metoprolol

   Metoprolol is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called beta-blockers. It is used to treat various heart-related conditions such as high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart attack. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body, such as adrenaline, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

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1. Metoprolol

   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 metoprolol tartrate. The tartrate is an immediate-release and the succinate is an extended-release formulation.

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1. Metoprolol

   A selective adrenergic beta-1-blocking agent with no stimulatory action. It's binding to plasma albumin is weaker than alprenolol and it may be useful in angina pectoris, hypertension, or cardiac arrhythmias.

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   The numerical value of metoprolol in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of metoprolol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Metoprolol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metoprolol
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=metoprolol