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metoprolol [1 record]

Record 1 2014-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A selective adrenergic beta-1-blocking agent with no stimulatory action. It's binding to plasma albumin is weaker than alprenolol and it may be useful in angina pectoris, hypertension, or cardiac arrhythmias.

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H25NO3

OBS

Active ingredient sold under the names Lopressor and Toprol XL.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Beta-1-bloquant adrénergique sélectif sans action stimulante. Sa liaison à l'albumine plasmatique est plus faible que celle de l'alprenolol ; peut être utile en angine pectorale, hypertension ou arythmies cardiaques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C15H25NO3

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé sous les noms de Lopressor et de Toprol XL.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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