Mechanism of Action of Metoprolol
Introduction Metoprolol is a selective β1-adrenergic receptor blocker (cardioselective beta-blocker) widely used in the management of hypertension, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. By selectively targeting β1 receptors in the heart, metoprolol reduces cardiac workload and oxygen demand while minimizing effects on β2 receptors in the lungs at therapeutic doses. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key … Read more
