Metoprolol Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Metoprolol Tablet

Generic nameMetoprolol tartrate
Drug classBeta blocker (cardioselective beta blocker)
FormsTablet, Extended-release (long-acting) tablet, Extended-release capsule, Injection (given into a vein in a medical setting)

Metoprolol is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It also helps improve survival after a heart attack. It belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers.