NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Aug 1978
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
LOPRESSOR (metoprolol tartrate) by Bausch Health is 1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent. Approved for hypertension in adult patients, to lower blood pressure, the long-term treatment of angina pectoris and 7 more indications. First approved in 1978.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is an oral beta-1 selective adrenergic receptor blocking agent used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and acute myocardial infarction. It works by competitively antagonizing catecholamines at cardiac adrenergic sites, reducing heart rate, cardiac contractility, and blood pressure. The drug's beta-1 selectivity provides cardioselective benefits with reduced respiratory effects compared to non-selective beta-blockers.
LOE Approaching
The product is approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), signaling potential team restructuring and transition planning for generic transition.
Mechanism of Action
1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent. This preferential effect is not absolute, however, and at higher plasma concentrations, metoprolol also inhibits beta 2 -adrenoreceptors, chiefly located in the bronchial and vascular musculature. Metoprolol has no intrinsic…
Indications (9)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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