Comparing Metoprolol Succinate ER vs Isosorbide Dinitrate
Metoprolol Succinate ER | Isosorbide dinitrate |
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Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) | Isosorbide dinitrate |
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Prescription only
Metoprolol succinate ER is a selective beta-blocker that is used to lower blood pressure or relieve symptoms of angina in people with heart disease. It may also be used in the treatment of certain... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Spasm, Angina, Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. isosorbide dinitrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
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Metoprolol Succinate ER has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 95 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Isosorbide dinitrate has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 57% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Metoprolol Succinate ER side effects in more detail. |
See also: isosorbide dinitrate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other metoprolol brands include: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL | Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, IsoDitrate, Isordil Titradose | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol Succinate ER:
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A total of 213 drugs are known to interact with isosorbide dinitrate:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 09, 1959 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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