Ingredient

Metoprolol Succinate

Metoprolol succinate is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and heart diseases.

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MFDS ingredient code M111248

What does it do?

Metoprolol succinate is a drug belonging to the beta-blocker class, primarily used for the treatment of hypertension and heart diseases. This ingredient helps reduce the burden on the heart and lower blood pressure.

Metoprolol succinate works by blocking beta receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate, and dilating blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure. As a result, the burden on the heart is reduced, and cardiac function is improved.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Metoprolol succinate is a selective beta-1 blocker, primarily acting on the heart, which results in relatively fewer side effects on the lungs or other organs. This is an important characteristic that distinguishes it from non-selective beta blockers.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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