Metoprolol and Minitran transdermal

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Toprol XL

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure.

Metoprolol injection is used during the early phase of a heart attack to lower the risk of death.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

Minitran (skin patch) is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina). Minitran will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.

Minitran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.