Metoprolol
Lopressor (metoprolol) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Metoprolol was first approved as Lopressor on 1982-01-01. It is used to treat angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure, and hypertension amongst others in the USA. The pharmaceutical is active against beta-1 adrenergic receptor. In addition, it is known to target beta-2 adrenergic receptor.
| Trade Name | Lopressor |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Metoprolol |
| Indication | angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia |
| Drug Class | Beta-blockers (propranolol type) |
