Definition
metoprolol
noun
- A beta-blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; commonly prescribed drug; often used in combination with other medications
Examples
- The doctor prescribed metoprolol to help manage the patient's hypertension.
- Metoprolol is often the first-line treatment for high blood pressure in many patients.
- She takes metoprolol daily to reduce her heart attack risk.
- The cardiologist adjusted the metoprolol dosage after reviewing the test results.
- Metoprolol works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart.
- Patients on metoprolol should not stop taking it abruptly without consulting their doctor.