Toprol
Toprol is a brand-name beta-blocker medication used to manage cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, chest pain, heart failure, and certain irregular heartbeats. It works by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of heart contractions, which helps lower blood pressure and decrease the heart's oxygen demand.
Toprol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure by reducing heart rate and workload.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 865575
- Generic
- Toprol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Toprol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris (chest pain), heart failure, and certain types of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias). It may also be prescribed following a heart attack to improve survival rates.
Toprol belongs to the beta-blocker class of medications. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart, which results in reduced heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and less force of heart contractions.
Do not stop taking Toprol suddenly, as this can cause dangerous rebound effects. Common side effects may include fatigue, dizziness, and slow heartbeat. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, or certain heart conditions before starting this medication, as it may not be suitable for everyone.
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