Drug Name: | Metoprolol |
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Drug Class: | Beta-blocker |
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Mechanism of Action: | Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist |
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Use: | - Hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Arrhythmias
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Side Effects: | - Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Bronchospasm
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Contraindications: | - Severe bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Severe hypotension
- Severe asthma or COPD
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Specialty: | - Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
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