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Lopressor

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Noun1.Lopressor - 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.)
metoprolol
beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent - any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system
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This may in part be due to declining levels of the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin, poor bladder control, heartburn, diuretics such as Lasix or Bumex or use of the beta blockers Inderal and Lopressor.
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