Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney Toprol XL (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker prescribed for treating high
Generic name: metoprolol [ met-oh-PROE-lol ] Brand names: Lopressor, Toprol XL
Generic name: METOPROLOL SUCCINATE 200mg Dosage form: tablet
Abrupt cessation my precipitate angina, MI, arrhythmias, or rebound HTN; discontinue by tapering over 1-2 weeks
41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect
5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg
There are immediate and extended-release preparations available orally
You may be taking it for heart failure, chest pain, or another heart-related condition
This drug is more popular than comparable drugs
Do not confuse metoprolol tartrate with metoprolol succinate
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys Toprol XL (Metoprolol Succinate) is a selective beta-blocker
If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
Lopressor: Toprol-XL : Is a generic version available? Yes: Yes: What form does it come in? Immediate-release oral tablet; injectable solution: Extended-release oral tablet: What strengths does it Individualize the dosage of TOPROL-XL
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries
Beta blockers can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including high blood pressure (hypertension) , heart failure, angina (chest pain often associated with coronary artery TOPROL-XL, metoprolol succinate, is a beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent, for oral administration, available as extended release tablets
It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure