metoprolol

noun

met·​o·​pro·​lol me-ˈtō-prə-ˌlȯl  -ˌlōl 

: a beta-blocker C₁₅H₂₅NO₃ used in the form of its succinate and tartrate especially to treat hypertension and angina pectoris

Examples of metoprolol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before taking propranolol or metoprolol, tell your healthcare provider about your medical conditions and history. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025

Beta-blockers: Beta-blockers such as metoprolol and nebivolol can increase the risk of side effects. —Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025

Consult your healthcare provider before combining metoprolol with an MAOI. —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024

Alcohol Most metoprolol products do not have a specific warning regarding alcohol, except Kapspargo (metoprolol succinate). —Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024

Side effects associated with atenolol and metoprolol are similar. —Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022

The metoprolol slows down the heart rate down, and methimazole prevents formation of thyroid hormone. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Feb. 2022

This condition may also cause chest pain or discomfort especially on exercise, and metoprolol is the most common treatment. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from methyl + -o- + propranolol

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

metoprolol

noun

met·​o·​pro·​lol me-ˈtō-prə-ˌlȯl  -ˌlōl 

: a beta-blocker C₁₅H₂₅NO₃ used in the form of its tartrate (C₁₅H₂₅NO₃)₂·C₄H₆O₆ or succinate (C₁₅H₂₅NO₃)₂·C₄H₆O₄ especially to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure

Note: Metoprolol is marketed under the trademarks Lopressor and Toprol.