Side Effects of Metoprolol

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Metoprolol Review Questions and Answers

Trade Name:  Lopressor
Generic Names:  Metoprolol

Side effects of Metoprolol:
Gastrointestinal ...
Cardiac Bradycardia, heart block, hypotension, congestive heart failure
Genitourinary Impotence
Neurological Depression, decreased libido
Endocrine Bronchospasm, asthma, COPD exacerbation
Pulmonary Cover up symptoms of hypoglycemia
Pharmacology of Metoprolol:
Question:
What is metabolism of metoprolol?
Answer:
Metoprolol is primarily metabolized by the liver via CYP2D6.
Question:
How often does diarrhea occurred in patients taking metoprolol?
Answer:
There is a 5% incidence of diarrhea in patients taking metoprolol
Question:
What is the mechanism of metoprolol?
Answer:
Metoprolol is a beta-1 cardiac selective adrenergic blocking agent
 Question:
What are the cardiovascular side effects of metoprolol?
Answer:
Metropolol is associated with bradycardia and shortness of breath.