Use of beta-blockers for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: focus on metoprolol

Abstract

The article tells about the mechanisms of action of beta-blockers. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and interaction properties of metoprolol are discussed. Findings on the efficacy and safety of metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate in arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic heart failure are presented.

Keywords

• бета-блокаторы
• метопролол
• артериальная гипертония
• ишемическая болезнь сердца
• хроническая сердечная недостаточность
• beta-blockers
• metoprolol
• hypertension
• coronary artery disease
• chronic