metoprolol
Blood pressure pill
Metoprolol is a prescription medication that slows the heart rate and reduces blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart.
It belongs to a class of drugs called beta-blockers and is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, chest pain, heart failure, and to prevent further heart attacks in patients who have already had one.
My doctor started me on metoprolol after my blood pressure readings came back high.
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- atrial fibrillationDisorganized cardiac rhythm disorder
heart failure · myocardial infarction · palpitations · ventricular · coronary · ischemia · cardiomyopathy · systolic
Beta-blocker for eyes
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- selectiveChoosing with care
Care for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- complianceAdhering to requirements
adherence · contraindications · side effects · bradycardia · fatigue · dizziness · hypotension · bronchospasm
Measured medicine amount
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- genericNot brand-name
- brandCompany's product line name
titration · half-life · bioavailability · metabolism · CYP2D6 · absorption · clearance · steady-state
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
atrial fibrillation · heart failure · myocardial infarction · palpitations · ventricular · coronary · ischemia · cardiomyopathy · systolic · diastolic
timolol
Beta-blocker for eyes
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
treatment
Care for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
compliance · adherence · contraindications · side effects · bradycardia · fatigue · dizziness · hypotension · bronchospasm · drug interactions
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- genericNot brand-name
brand · titration · half-life · bioavailability · metabolism · CYP2D6 · absorption · clearance · steady-state · pharmacokinetics
metoprololepinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
norepinephrine · albuterol · beta-agonist · adrenaline · dopamine
metoprololatropine
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
amlodipine · verapamil · lisinopril · losartan · digoxin