Metoprolol News
Metoprolol around the time of surgery increases the risk of death and stroke: POISE trial
Beta-blocker drugs may help prevent heart attacks during surgery, but they may increase the risk of death and major stroke, says a major study to be published online today by the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet.
Complete Atrioventricular Block Associated With Concomitant Use of Metoprolol and Paroxetine
A 63-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and depression, who had been treated with 20 mg of paroxetine and 0.5 mg of alprazolam daily for 1 year and with 50 mg of metoprolol daily for 15 days, presented to a facility...
Sandoz Launches Generic Version Of Toprol XL Tablet
Sandoz introduced metoprolol succinate 50 mg extended release tablets, a generic equivalent of Toprol XL, in US.
Newer beta-blocker doesn't up weight in diabetics
Unlike earlier beta-blocker drugs used to treat high blood pressure, the newer drug carvedilol does not cause weight gain in people with diabetes, according to findings from a new study.
Orbus signs letter of intent with Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Orbus Pharma Inc. (ORB - TSX), ("Orbus") today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("Breckenridge"), a United States based distributor of own-label pharmaceutical products. ...