Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 blocker that lowers heart rate and reduces myocardial oxygen consumption.
Recommended for:
Treatment of high blood pressure, stable angina, tachycardia, post-infarction prevention, and chronic heart failure (as part of combination therapy).
Taken orally with water, with or without food. The dose and duration are determined individually by the physician based on medical condition and response to treatment.
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