| metoprolol | <chemical> Adrenergic beta-1-blocking agent with no stimulatory action. It is less bound to plasma albumin than alprenolol and may be useful in angina pectoris, hypertension, or cardiac arrhythmias. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: 2-Propanol, 1-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)-, (+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| metoprolol tartrate | 1-Isopropylamino-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol (2:1) dextrotartrate salt;a beta-adrenergic blocking agent used in the treatment of hypertension; exhibits some cardioselectivity. (05 Mar 2000) |