Metoprolol Succinate and Naropin

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• 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: ropivacaine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus

Naropin is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Naropin is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

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