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Drug profile · INN

metoprolol succinate

metoprolol succinate (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE) is a beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — metoprolol succinate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

metoprolol succinate (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE) is a beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN metoprolol succinate
Brand METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
Mechanism Beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist
Target Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist

Primary target: Beta-1 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CY 6032 Phase 3 · Cytokinetics · Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  2. Metoprolol succinate Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

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Frequently asked questions

What is metoprolol succinate?

metoprolol succinate (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE) is a beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co.,. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for metoprolol succinate?

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is a marketed brand name for metoprolol succinate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of metoprolol succinate?

metoprolol succinate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.