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Pharmacology of Metoprolol: |
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What is metabolism of metoprolol? |
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Metoprolol is primarily metabolized by the liver via CYP2D6. |
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How often does diarrhea occurred in patients taking metoprolol? |
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There is a 5% incidence of diarrhea in patients taking metoprolol |
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What is the mechanism of metoprolol? |
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Metoprolol is a beta-1 cardiac selective adrenergic blocking agent |
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What are the cardiovascular side effects of metoprolol? |
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Metropolol is associated with bradycardia and shortness of breath. |
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