Metoprolol News
KV receives approval for generic versions of Toprol-XL
US-based KV Pharmaceutical Company has received final approval from the FDA to market its 100mg and 200mg strengths of metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets for the treatment of hypertension.
Sandoz Receives FDA Approval for Generic Toprol XL(R) 50 mg Tablet
Sandoz announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted final approval to its abbreviated new drug application for metoprolol succinate 50 mg extended release tablets, a generic equivalent of Toprol XL(R).
Metoprolol useful in pediatric hypertension
Extended release metoprolol succinate appears to be appropriate antihypertensive therapy in children, researchers report in the February issue of the Journal of Pediatrics.
Par Pharmaceutical begins shipment of generic Toprol-XL
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (PRX) has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with AstraZeneca in the U.S. to distribute metoprolol succinate extended release tablets, which is substitutable for AstraZeneca's...
Should all heart-failure patients receiving a device also get a defibrillator? The debate continues
Should all implantable devices in left ventricular dysfunction patients have defibrillation capability? That was the question put forth during a debate today here at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2006 Scientific Sessions,...