How Does Lopressor Help Angina?

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Generic Name: METOPROLOL - ORAL
Pronounced: (met-oh-PRO-lol)

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This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of the heart rate,...

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Stay Calm Stress can lead to angina attacks, so it is very important that you try to stay calm at all times.  Learn relaxation techniques that you can easily use if you begin to feel stressed.  Practice deep breathing exercises and if it helps,...