What does "metoprolol" mean?

A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.

What is a synonym for "metoprolol"?

Common synonyms include: lopressor.

Pronounced //mɪˈtɒp.ɹə.lɒl//.

/mɪˈtɒp.ɹə.lɒl/ noun

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Noun

1
A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina. uncountable
2
beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) wordnet

From metho(xy) + pro(prano)lol.