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 |
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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) |