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Metoprolol er succinate

Metoprolol er succinate

metoprolol er succinateWhat is it?

Metoprolol er succinate is a beta-blocker (also known to some as a beta-adrenergic blocking agent) that affects the blood circulation and the heart. It is just the extended release formulation of the drug metoprolol. Metoprolol er succinate is used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system (circulatory system; the tissues and organs involved in circulating lymph and blood through the body). It is especially used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain or discomfort caused by coronary heart disease). It is also used to treat and prevent heart attacks. There are other conditions Metoprolol er succinate is used for treating. These include:

Acute myocardial infarction
Supraventicular Tachycardia
Venticular Tachycardia
Congestive Heart Failure
Helps prevention of Migraine Headaches
Helps prevention of strokes
Kidney Problems
may also be used for irregular heartbeats
How does Metoprolol er succinate work?

It works by reducing the amount of effort and work the heart has to do, which basically reduces chest pain. It also reduces the amount of blood the heart pumps out, which is basically lowering high blood pressure.

In conditions where the heart is beating in an irregular rhythm, or which it is beating to fast, Metoprolol er succinate is used to stabilize the heats rhythms.

Important information for your safety:

ALWAYS tell your dentist or doctor that you are taking metoprolol er succinate tablets before you receive any dental care, medical care, emergency care or surgery.

Be sure to contact your doctor if you become pregnant whilst taking metoprolol so you can discuss any risks or benifits of taking metoprolol er succinate when you are pregnant. You also need to discuss the possible harm or risks to your baby that can be made by taking metoprolol er succinate.

ALSO, some lab tests, such as blood cholesterol levels and liver function, may be carried out while you take metoprolol er succinate. This is because they may be used to monitor you and your condition or to check for any dangers or side affects you may be faced with. SO, be sure to keep all of your lab and doctor appointments.