Metoprolol
Beta-1 Selective Blocker- Drug Class
- Beta-1 Selective Blocker
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Selective β1 antagonist → ↓ heart rate, ↓ contractility, ↓ AV conduction & myocardial O₂ demand.
- Clinical Notes
- Succinate (ER) is the HF-approved salt; β1-selective.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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