Metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate are two of several β-blockers (including bisoprolol, carvedilol, nadolol, propranolol, and timolol) recommended by a 2017 ACC/AHA multidisciplinary hypertension guideline as first-line therapy for hypertension in patients with stable ischemic heart disease/angina. Β-Blockers generally not preferred for first-line therapy of hypertension according to current evidence-based hypertension guidelines, but may be considered in patients who have a compelling indication (e.g., prior MI, ischemic heart disease, heart failure) for their use or as add-on therapy in those who do not respond adequately to the preferred drug classes (ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, calcium-channel blockers, or thiazide diuretics). Management of hypertension (alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensive agents). Β 1-Selective adrenergic blocking agent (β-blocker).

Drug class: beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents