Definition of metoprolol in English:
metoprolol
noun mɪˈtɒprəlɒlməˈtäprəˌlôl
mass nounMedicine A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.
Example sentencesExamples
- Studies have suggested that metoprolol, a selective beta blocker, improves left ventricular function and reduces mortality rates.
- Beta blockers like propranolol or metoprolol also affect sleep.
- Beta-blockers (nadolol, atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, and others) reduce cardiac output (negative inotropic and chronotropic effects) but increase peripheral resistance.
- I can attest that the number of patients taking metoprolol compared to other beta-blockers rose steeply in my community after the publication of that paper.
- Beta blockers such as metoprolol or propranolol, for example, may cause nightmares.
Origin
1970s: from met- (from methyl) + pro(prano)lol.