Toprol XL and Vascepa

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names:

  Toprol-XL, Lopressor, Kapspargo Sprinkle, Toprol XL

Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Toprol-XL is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

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

Toprol-XL may also be used for indications not in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: icosapent
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Vascepa

Vascepa (icosapent) works in the liver and bloodstream to reduce very low-density triglycerides.

Vascepa is used together with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet to reduce triglycerides (fats) in adults with severely high triglycerides.

Vascepa is also used with certain medicines (statins) in adults with heart disease to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in hospital.

It is not known whether Vascepa will lower your risk of developing pancreatitis (inflammation of your pancreas).

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