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Metoprolol Succinate

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Metoprolol Succinate Definition

The succinate salt form of metoprolol, a cardioselective competitive beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist with antihypertensive properties and devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Metoprolol succinate antagonizes beta 1-adrenergic receptors in the myocardium, thereby reducing the rate and force of myocardial contraction, and consequently a diminished cardiac output. This agent may also reduce the secretion of renin with subsequent reduction in levels of angiotensin II thus decreasing sympathetic activation, including vasoconstriction, aldosterone secretion.

Metoprolol Succinate Synonyms

Metoprolol Succinate, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, Metoprolol succinate, Toprol XL

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