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2D Structure
Also known as: 51384-51-1, (rs)-metoprolol, Beatrolol, Dl-metoprolol, Spesicor, 37350-58-6
Molecular Formula
C15H25NO3
Molecular Weight
267.36  g/mol
InChI Key
IUBSYMUCCVWXPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
FDA UNII
GEB06NHM23

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.
Metoprolol is a beta-Adrenergic Blocker. The mechanism of action of metoprolol is as an Adrenergic beta-Antagonist.
1 2D Structure

2D Structure

2 Identification
2.1 Computed Descriptors
2.1.1 IUPAC Name
1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol
2.1.2 InChI
InChI=1S/C15H25NO3/c1-12(2)16-10-14(17)11-19-15-6-4-13(5-7-15)8-9-18-3/h4-7,12,14,16-17H,8-11H2,1-3H3
2.1.3 InChI Key
IUBSYMUCCVWXPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2.1.4 Canonical SMILES
CC(C)NCC(COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCOC)O
2.2 Other Identifiers
2.2.1 UNII
GEB06NHM23
2.3 Synonyms
2.3.1 MeSH Synonyms

1. Beloc Duriles

2. Beloc-duriles

3. Betaloc

4. Betaloc Astra

5. Betaloc-astra

6. Betalok

7. Cgp 2175

8. Cgp-2175

9. Cgp2175

10. H 93 26

11. H 93-26

12. H 9326

13. Lopressor

14. Metoprolol Cr Xl

15. Metoprolol Cr-xl

16. Metoprolol Succinate

17. Metoprolol Tartrate

18. Seloken

19. Spesicor

20. Spesikor

21. Toprol

22. Toprol Xl

23. Toprol-xl

2.3.2 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

1. 51384-51-1

2. (rs)-metoprolol

3. Beatrolol

4. Dl-metoprolol

5. Spesicor

6. 37350-58-6

7. Seroken

8. Toprol

9. Metohexal

10. Preblok

11. Meijoprolol

12. Metoprololum

13. Presolol

14. Selo-zok

15. Loresor

16. Toprol-xl

17. 1-(isopropylamino)-3-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)propan-2-ol

18. Cgp 2175

19. Cgp-2175

20. 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol

21. 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]propan-2-ol

22. 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-propan-2-ylamino-propan-2-ol

23. (+/-)-metoprolol

24. Metoprolol Slow Release

25. Chembl13

26. Geb06nhm23

27. Chebi:6904

28. Betalok

29. Spesikor

30. 51384-51-1 (free Base)

31. 2-propanol, 1-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)-

32. Lopresoretic

33. 2-propanol, 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-

34. H-93/26

35. Metoprololum [inn-latin]

36. Metoprolol [usan:inn:ban]

37. Neobloc

38. Metrol

39. {2-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]propyl}(propan-2-yl)amine

40. 1-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-3-({4-[2-(methyloxy)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)propan-2-ol

41. 2-propanol, 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-, (.+/-.)-

42. Lopressidone

43. Ccris 4198

44. Hsdb 6531

45. Cgp2175

46. Metoprolol (usan/inn)

47. Unii-geb06nhm23

48. 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol

49. 1-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol

50. Metoprolol Tartarate

51. Einecs 257-166-4

52. Lopresol (salt/mix)

53. Metoprolol [mi]

54. Lopresoretic (salt/mix)

55. Metoprolol [inn]

56. (.+/-.)-metoprolol

57. Metoprolol [hsdb]

58. Metoprolol [usan]

59. Dsstox_cid_3309

60. Metoprolol [vandf]

61. Metoprolol [mart.]

62. Schembl4093

63. Metoprolol [who-dd]

64. Dsstox_gsid_23309

65. Gtpl553

66. H 93/26 (salt/mix)

67. Dtxsid2023309

68. Bdbm25756

69. Metoprolol, (+/-)-

70. Hms2090b15

71. Hms3886o04

72. Bca38451

73. Bcp09038

74. Gp-2175e

75. Tox21_303972

76. 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-[(propan-2-yl)amino]propan-2-ol

77. Mfcd00599534

78. S5430

79. Stl301858

80. Akos005927923

81. Bg-0006

82. Ccg-204813

83. Cs-3159

84. Db00264

85. Sdccgsbi-0050706.p005

86. Ncgc00021148-03

87. Ncgc00021148-04

88. Ncgc00021148-05

89. Ncgc00021148-21

90. Ncgc00356981-01

91. 54163-88-1

92. Ac-19022

93. Hy-17503

94. Sbi-0050706.p004

95. 3-bromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzylalcohol

96. Cas-51384-51-1

97. Db-049097

98. A2878

99. Ab00053499

100. Ft-0602794

101. Ft-0672382

102. Ft-0672383

103. Ft-0672385

104. C07202

105. D02358

106. Ab00053499-21

107. Ab00053499_22

108. Ab00053499_23

109. A823609

110. A871296

111. L000669

112. Q409468

113. Q-201400

114. Sr-01000003148-2

115. Brd-a03623303-045-02-0

116. Brd-a03623303-045-05-3

117. 1-isopropylamino-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol

118. 1-(isopropylamino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-2-propanol

119. 1-isopropylamino-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-phenoxy]-propan-2-ol

120. (+/-)-1-(isopropylamino)-3-(p-(beta-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)-2-propanol

121. 1-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)-phenoxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)-2-propanol

122. 1-(4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)-2-propanol

123. (2r,3r)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinic Acid;1-(isopropylamino)-3-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]propan-2-ol

2.4 Create Date
2005-03-25
3 Chemical and Physical Properties
Molecular Weight 267.36 g/mol
Molecular Formula C15H25NO3
XLogP31.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count9
Exact Mass267.18344366 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass267.18344366 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area50.7 Ų
Heavy Atom Count19
Formal Charge0
Complexity215
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently Bonded Unit Count1
4 Drug and Medication Information
4.1 Therapeutic Uses

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; Sympatholytics

National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings online file (MeSH, 1999)


Metoprolol /is/ used in the treatment of mitral value prolapse syndrome. /NOT included in US product labeling/

MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care. USPDI - Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 23rd ed. Volume 1. MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care, Greenwood Village, CO. 2003. Content Reviewed and Approved by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., p. 551


Metoprolol ... /is/ used for thyrotoxicosis. /NOT included in US product labeling/

MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care. USPDI - Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 23rd ed. Volume 1. MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care, Greenwood Village, CO. 2003. Content Reviewed and Approved by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., p. 551


/Metoprolol has been used/ to control the physical manifestations of anxiety such as tachycardia and tremor. It is not particularly useful for chronic anxiety or panic attacks but is most useful for reducing anxiety and improving performance in specific stressful situations. /NOT included in US product labeling/

MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care. USPDI - Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. 23rd ed. Volume 1. MICROMEDEX Thomson Health Care, Greenwood Village, CO. 2003. Content Reviewed and Approved by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., p. 551


For more Therapeutic Uses (Complete) data for METOPROLOL (12 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.2 Drug Warning

Tiredness or dizziness has occurred in about 10% of patients with hypertension or angina receiving metoprolol tartrate in clinical trials; tiredness has been reported in about 1% of patients with myocardial infarction receiving the drug. In addition, vertigo, sleep disturbances/insomnia, hallucinations, nightmares, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, and confusion have been reported in patients with myocardial infarction receiving the drug, although a causal relationship is unclear. Somnolence or increased dreaming also has been reported with metoprolol therapy; these effects may be alleviated by avoiding late-evening dosing. rarely, impotence, nervousness, and general weakness have occurred. Depression has been reported in about 5% of patients receiving metoprolol tartrate for hypertension or angina. ... /Metoprolol tartrate/

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1766


Diarrhea has occurred in about 5% of patients receiving metoprolol tartrate in clinical trials. Other GI symptoms such as nausea, gastric pain, constipation, flatulence, digestive tract disorders, heartburn, xerostomia, and hiccups also have been reported with oral metoprolol therapy. Nausea and abdominal pain have occurred in less than 1% of patients with myocardial infarction receiving IV or oral metoprolol.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1767


In 10 healthy subjects administration of metoprolol tartrate 50 mg by mouth increased the peripheral platelet count.

Reynolds, J.E.F., Prasad, A.B. (eds.) Martindale-The Extra Pharmacopoeia. 28th ed. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1982., p. 1342


Peyronie's disease, tinnitus, restless legs, a polymyalgia-like syndrome, decreased libido, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mucous membranes, agranulocytosis, and sweating have occurred rarely in patients receiving metoprolol. Pruritus, dry skin, worsening of psoriasis, and psoriasiform, maculopapular, and urticarial rash have occurred in some patients receiving metoprolol.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1767


For more Drug Warnings (Complete) data for METOPROLOL (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


4.3 Minimum/Potential Fatal Human Dose

Hypotension and nodal rhythm resulted in the survivor of a 50-g overdose. However, cardiac failure and bradycardia occurred in a fatal 7.5 g overdose.

Ellenhorn, M.J. and D.G. Barceloux. Medical Toxicology - Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning. New York, NY: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc. 1988., p. 188


4.4 Drug Indication

Metoprolol is indicated for the treatment of angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and hypertension. Some off-label uses of metoprolol include supraventricular tachycardia and thyroid storm. All the indications of metoprolol are part of cardiovascular diseases. These conditions correspond to a number of diseases that involve the function of the heart and blood vessels. The underlying causes of these conditions are variable and can be due to genetic disposition, lifestyle decisions such as smoking, obesity, diet, and lack of exercise, and comorbidity with other conditions such as diabetes. The cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death on a global scale.


FDA Label


5 Pharmacology and Biochemistry
5.1 Pharmacology

Administration of metoprolol in normal subjects is widely reported to produce a dose-dependent reduction on heart rate and cardiac output. This effect is generated due to a decreased cardiac excitability, cardiac output, and myocardial oxygen demand. In the case of arrhythmias, metoprolol produces its effect by reducing the slope of the pacemaker potential as well as suppressing the rate of atrioventricular conduction. The Metoprolol Atherosclerosis Prevention in Hypertensives (MAPHY) trial showed a significant improvement in sudden cardiac death and myocardial infarction when patients were given with metoprolol as compared with diuretics. As well, in clinical trials performed in 1990, metoprolol reduces mortality and re-infarction in 17% of the individuals when administered chronically after an episode of myocardial infarction.


5.2 MeSH Pharmacological Classification

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents

Agents used for the treatment or prevention of cardiac arrhythmias. They may affect the polarization-repolarization phase of the action potential, its excitability or refractoriness, or impulse conduction or membrane responsiveness within cardiac fibers. Anti-arrhythmia agents are often classed into four main groups according to their mechanism of action: sodium channel blockade, beta-adrenergic blockade, repolarization prolongation, or calcium channel blockade. (See all compounds classified as Anti-Arrhythmia Agents.)


Sympatholytics

Drugs that inhibit the actions of the sympathetic nervous system by any mechanism. The most common of these are the ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS and drugs that deplete norepinephrine or reduce the release of transmitters from adrenergic postganglionic terminals (see ADRENERGIC AGENTS). Drugs that act in the central nervous system to reduce sympathetic activity (e.g., centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, see ADRENERGIC ALPHA-AGONISTS) are included here. (See all compounds classified as Sympatholytics.)


Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists

Drugs that bind to and block the activation of ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTORS. (See all compounds classified as Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists.)


Antihypertensive Agents

Drugs used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular HYPERTENSION regardless of pharmacological mechanism. Among the antihypertensive agents are DIURETICS; (especially DIURETICS, THIAZIDE); ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-ANTAGONISTS; ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS; CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS; GANGLIONIC BLOCKERS; and VASODILATOR AGENTS. (See all compounds classified as Antihypertensive Agents.)


5.3 FDA Pharmacological Classification
5.3.1 Active Moiety
METOPROLOL
5.3.2 FDA UNII
GEB06NHM23
5.3.3 Pharmacological Classes
beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists [MoA]
5.4 ATC Code

C07AB02

S76 | LUXPHARMA | Pharmaceuticals Marketed in Luxembourg | Pharmaceuticals marketed in Luxembourg, as published by d'Gesondheetskeess (CNS, la caisse nationale de sante, www.cns.lu), mapped by name to structures using CompTox by R. Singh et al. (in prep.). List downloaded from https://cns.public.lu/en/legislations/textes-coordonnes/liste-med-comm.html. Dataset DOI:10.5281/zenodo.4587355


C07AB02

S66 | EAWAGTPS | Parent-Transformation Product Pairs from Eawag | DOI:10.5281/zenodo.3754448


C - Cardiovascular system

C07 - Beta blocking agents

C07A - Beta blocking agents

C07AB - Beta blocking agents, selective

C07AB02 - Metoprolol


5.5 Absorption, Distribution and Excretion

Absorption

When metoprolol is administered orally, it is almost completely absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum serum concentration is achieved 20 min after intravenous administration and 1-2 hours after oral administration. The bioavailability of metoprolol is of 100% when administered intravenously and when administered orally it presents about 50% for the tartrate derivative and 40% for the succinate derivative. The absorption of metoprolol in the form of the tartrate derivative is increased by the concomitant administration of food.


Route of Elimination

Metoprolol is mainly excreted via the kidneys. From the eliminated dose, less than 5% is recovered unchanged.


Volume of Distribution

The reported volume of distribution of metoprolol is 4.2 L/kg. Due to the characteristics of metoprolol, this molecule is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and even 78% of the administered drug can be found in cerebrospinal fluid.


Clearance

The reported clearance rate on patients with normal kidney function is 0.8 L/min. In cirrhotic patients, the clearance rate changes to 0.61 L/min.


Plasma levels following oral administration of conventional metoprolol tablets, however, approximate 50% of levels following intravenous adminsitration, indicating about 50% first-pass metabolism... Elimination is mainly by biotransformation in the liver.

Medical Economics Co; Physicians Desk Reference 56th ed p. 651 (2002)


Metoprolol tartrate is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the GI tract; absorption of a single oral dose of 20-100 mg is complete in 2.5-3 hours. After an oral dose, about 50% of the drug administered as conventional tablets appears to undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver. Bioavailability of orally administered metoprolol tartrate increases with increased doses, indicating a possible saturable disposition process of low capacity such as tissue binding in the liver. Steady-state oral bioavailability of extended-release tablets of metoprolol succinate given once daily at dosages equivalent to 50-400 mg of metoprolol tartrate is about 77% of that of conventional tablets at corresponding dosages given once daily or in divided doses. Food does not appear to affect bioavailability of metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets. Following a single oral dose as conventional tablets, metoprolol appears in the plasma within 10 minutes and peak plasma concentrations are reached in about 90 minutes. When metoprolol tartrate conventional tablets are administered with food rather than on an empty stomach, peak plasma concentrations are higher and the extent of absorption of the drug is increased. Following oral administration of metoprolol succinate as extended-release tablets, peak plasma metoprolol concentrations are aobut 25-50% of those attained after administration of metoprolol tartrate conventional tablets given once daily or in divided doses. Time to peak concentration is longer with extended-release tablets, with peak plasma coentrations being reached in about 7 hours following administration of such tablets. Plasma concentrations attained 1 hour after an oral dose are linearly related to metoprolol tartrate doses ranging from 50-400 mg as conventional tablets.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1769


Plasma metoprolol concentrations attained after iv administration of the drug are approximately 2 times those attained following oral administration. Following iv infusion of metoprolol over 10 minutes in healthy individuals, maximum beta-adrenergic blocking activity occurred at 20 minutes. In healthy individuals, a maximum reduction in exercise-induced heart rate of approximately 10 and 15% occurs following iv administration of a single 5 mg and 15 mg metoprolol dose, respectively; the effect on exercise-induced heart rate decreased linearly with time at the same rate for both doses and persisted for approximately 5 and 8 hours for the 5 mg and 15 mg doses, respectively.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1769


Elimination of metoprolol appears to follow first-order kinetics and occurs mainly in the liver; the time required for the process apparently is independent of dose and duration of therapy. In healthy individuals and hypertensive patients, the elimination half-life of both unchanged drug and metabolites is about 3-4 hours. In poor hydroxylators of the drug, the elimination half-life is prolonged to about 7.6 hours. There is more interindividual variation in elimination half-lives in geriatric patients than in young healthy individuals. The half-life of metoprolol does not increase appreciably with impaired renal function.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1770


For more Absorption, Distribution and Excretion (Complete) data for METOPROLOL (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


5.6 Metabolism/Metabolites

Metoprolol goes through significant first-pass hepatic metabolism which covers around 50% of the administered dose. The metabolism of metoprolol is mainly driven by the activity of CYP2D6 and to a lesser extent due to the activity of CYP3A4. The metabolism of metoprolol is mainly represented by reactions of hydroxylation and O-demethylation.


Metoprolol does not inhibit or enhance its own metabolism. Three main metabolites of the drug are formed by oxidative deamination, O-dealkylation with subsequent oxidation, and aliphatic hydroxylation; these metabolites account for 85% of the total urinary excretion of metabolites. The metabolites apparently do not have appreciable pharmacologic activity. The rate of hydroxylation, resulting in alpha-hydroxymetoprolol, is genetically determined and is subject to considerable interindividual variation. Poor hydroxylators of metoprolol have increased areas under the plasma concentration-time curves, prolonged elimination half-lives (about 7.6 hours), higher urinary concentrations of unchanged drug, and negligible urinary concentrations of alpha-hydroxymetoprolol compared with extensive hydroxylators. Beta-adrenergic blockade of exercise-induced tachycardia persists for at least 24 hours after administration of a single 200-mg oral dose of metoprolol tartrate in poor hydroxylators.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1770


Controlled studies have shown that debrisoquine oxidation phenotype is a major determinant of the metabolism, pharmacokinetics and some of the pharmacological actions of metoprolol. The poor metabolizer phenotype is associated with increased plasma drug concentrations, a prolongation of elimination half-life and more intense and sustained beta blockade. Phenotypic differences have also been observed in the pharmacokinetics of the enantiomers of metoprolol. In vivo and in vitro studies have identified some of the metabolic pathways which are subject to the defect, that is alpha-hydroxylation and O-demethylation.

PMID:2868819 Lennard MS et al; Clin Pharmacokinet 11 (1): 1-17 (1986)


Metropolol is a racemic mixture of R-and S-enantiomers, and is primarily metabolized by CYP2D6.

Medical Economics Co; Physicians Desk Reference 56th ed p. 651 (2002)


5.7 Biological Half-Life

The immediate release formulations of metoprolol present a half-life of about 3-7 hours.


The plasma half-life ranges from approximately 3 to 7 hours.

Medical Economics Co; Physicians Desk Reference 56th ed p. 651 (2002)


5.8 Mechanism of Action

Metoprolol is a beta-1-adrenergic receptor inhibitor specific to cardiac cells with negligible effect on beta-2 receptors. This inhibition decreases cardiac output by producing negative chronotropic and inotropic effects without presenting activity towards membrane stabilization nor intrinsic sympathomimetics.


Beta-adenoreceptor blocking property the amount of beta1 and beta2 effect depends on the cardioselectivity of the drug. Decreased automaticity. Reduced conduction velocity and increased refractoriness in accessory bundles (Wolff- Parkinson-White syndrome). /Class II- beta-Blocking Agents/

Ellenhorn, M.J. and D.G. Barceloux. Medical Toxicology - Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning. New York, NY: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc. 1988., p. 172


At low doses, metoprolol is a selective inhibitor of beta 1-adrenergic receptors. Like propranolol, metoprolol inhibits response to adrenergic stimuli by competitively blocking b1-adrenergic receptors within the myocardium. Unlike propranolol, however, metoprolol blocks b2-adrenergic receptors within bronchial and vascular smooth muscle only in high doses.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1769


The precise mechanism of metoprolol's hypotensive action has not been determined. It has been postulated that beta-adrenergic blocking agents reduce blood pressure by blocking peripheral (especially cardiac) adrenergic receptors (decreasing cardiac output), by decreasing sympathetic outflow from the CNS, and/or by suppressing renin release.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1769


In the management of angina pectoris, the mechanism of action of metoprolol is thought to be blockage of catecholamine-induced increases in heart rate, velocity and extent of myocardial contraction, and blood pressure, which results in a net decrease in myocardial oxygen consumption.

McEvoy, G.K. (ed.). American Hospital Formulary Service - Drug Information 2003. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2003 (Plus Supplements)., p. 1769


For more Mechanism of Action (Complete) data for METOPROLOL (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.