Metoprolol,(Novo-Metoprol film-coated 50 mg pills),is a selective beta-1 receptor blocker used to treat several diseases of the cardiovascular system,especially hypertension. Marketed also as Lopressor or Lopresor,Seleken or Selokeen,Minax,Metrol,Betaloc,Neobloc,or Corvitol. The active substance: metoprolol succinate or metoprolol tartrate. It may also reduce blood flow to the hands and feet,causing them to feel numb and cold; smoking may worsen this effect. Unusual dreams,dizziness,lightheadedness,drowsiness,tiredness,diarrhea,ataxia,trouble sleeping,and vision problems are transient side effects. Indications: Essential hypertension,coronary heart disease,secondary prevention after a myocardial infarction,treatment of heart failure,migraine prophylaxis,adjunct in treatment of hyperthyroidism |