Metoprolol

Generic name: metoprolol [ me-TOE-pro-lol ]
Brand names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL
Drug class:Cardioselective beta blockers

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Jul 20, 2021.

What is metoprolol?

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure.

Metoprolol injection is used during the early phase of a heart attack to lower the risk of death.

Warnings

You should not use metoprolol if you have a serious heart problem (heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate), severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or a history of slow heart beats that caused fainting.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to metoprolol, or other beta-blockers (atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others), or if you have:

• a serious heart problem such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or slow heart rate;

• severe circulation problems;

• severe heart failure (that required you to be in the hospital); or

• a history of slow heart beats that have caused you to faint.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if ...