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Metoprolol

Brand names: Lopressor, Toprol XL

Drug class: beta-Adrenergic Blocker

Prescription only

Available as: oral, injection

What is metoprolol used for?

TOPROL-XL, metoprolol succinate, is a beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of: Hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.1 ) Angina Pectoris. ( 1.2 ) Heart Failure, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with heart failure ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Hypertension TOPROL-XL is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal ca…

Metoprolol price

Generic: From $0.016 each, about $0.48 for 30 (25 mg tablet).

Brand: Lopressor: from $2.42 each, about $72.49 for 30 (50 mg tablet); other forms from $1.20 per mL (10 mg/mL oral solution). Toprol XL: from $1.39 each, about $41.56 for 30 (50 mg tablet).

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