Medication: Toprol XL/ metoprolol (Beta blocker)
Written by: jchodirker | Posted: Apr 27 2009
How Toprol XL Reduces Blood Pressure
Toprol XL (metoprolol) is one of a class of blood pressure medication called Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent or more commonly known as Beta Blockers. Other brand names for metroprolol are Lopressor and Metoprolol Succinate ER.
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline. By blocking the action of the involuntary nervous system on the heart, beta blockers relieve stress on the heart.
Toprol XL slows the heartbeat, lessens the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduces blood vessel contraction in the heart, brain, and throughout the body, thus lowering blood pressure.
Other Beta Blockers include Coreg, Inderal, Tenormin and Ziac.
Although these medications are beneficial, many times they are not enough to control your blood pressure.
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