Comparing Metoprolol vs Sectral
Metoprolol | Sectral |
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Metoprolol | Sectral (acebutolol) |
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Prescription only
Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate. These two salts are not interchangeable because they have different dosages, durations of action, and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ventricular Arrhythmia, High Blood Pressure. Sectral may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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More about Metoprolol | More about Sectral (acebutolol) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 646 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Sectral has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: metoprolol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sectral side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL |
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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 |
2 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 513 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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A total of 474 drugs are known to interact with Sectral:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
August 07, 1978 |
December 28, 1984 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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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