Cardiovascular

Metoprolol Tartrate / Succinate

Metoprolol Tartrate / Succinate

What is Metoprolol Tartrate / Succinate?

Metoprolol is a beta-1 selective blocker that reduces heart rate and cardiac output to manage hypertension, angina, and heart failure. The tartrate form is short-acting, typically used for acute conditions, while the succinate form provides extended release for long-term management of chronic conditions.

Uses of Metoprolol Tartrate / Succinate :-

  • Hypertension
  • Angina
  • Heart failure (succinate)
  • Arrhythmias

Common Side Effects :-

  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Cold extremities
  • Bradycardia (slow heart rate)

Precautions & Warnings :-

  • Taper off slowly to avoid chest pain or heart attack.
  • Use cautiously in asthma or COPD.
  • May mask low blood sugar symptoms in diabetics.
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