metoprolol

metoprolol
met·o·pro·lol me-'tō-prə-.lȯl, -.lōl n a beta-blocker used in the form of its tartrate (C15H25NO3)2·C4H6O6 or succinate (C15H25NO3)2·C4H6O4 to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure see LOPRESSOR, toprol

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n.
a drug that controls the activity of the heart (see beta blocker) and is used to treat high blood pressure and angina. It is administered by mouth; the commonest side-effects are tiredness and digestive upsets. Trade names: Betaloc, Lopresor.

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met·o·pro·lol (met″o-proґlol) a cardioselective β1-adrenergic blocking agent.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Metoprolol — Nombre (IUPAC) sistemático (RS) 1 (isopropylamino) 3 [4 (2 methoxyethyl)phenoxy]propan 2 ol …   Wikipedia Español

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  • metoprolol succinate — [USP] the succinate salt of metoprolol, used for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension; administered orally …   Medical dictionary

  • metoprolol — noun Etymology: perhaps from methyl + o + propranolol Date: 1974 a beta blocker C15H25NO3 used in the form of its succinate and tartrate especially to treat hypertension and angina pectoris …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • metoprolol — /met oh proh lawl, lol/, n. Pharm. a beta blocker, C15H25NO3, used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and cardiac arrhythmias. [contr. of the chemical name] * * * …   Universalium

  • metoprolol — noun A selective β1 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension …   Wiktionary

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