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METOPROLOL SUCCINATE · REDDYS

Cardiovascular Approved 1992-01-10

Metoprolol succinate, is a beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of: • Hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. • Angina Pectoris. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.

Source: FDA Label
NDA
Small Molecule
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE Approval History

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241 FDA actions from 2006 to 2025
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What METOPROLOL SUCCINATE Treats

3 indications

METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2006. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

18 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07490067 HUM00266021 1R01HL178410-01 Ph 4 recruiting Mechanistic Clinical Trial Comparing the Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Metoprolol in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Patients With Low vs. High Polygenic Score
NCT04434664 BLOCK HFpEF results posted 833517 Ph 4 completed BLOCKade of Calcium Channels and Beta Adrenergic Receptors for the Treatment of Hypertension in HFpEF
NCT05931276 BRAVO 2026 Ph 3 recruiting CSP #2026 - Beta Blocker Dialyzability on Cardiovascular Outcomes
NCT06964464 CARVTOP-ICD STUDY00010093 PLACER-2023C3-33489 Ph 4 recruiting Comparative Effectiveness of Carvedilol Versus Metoprolol Succinate in Heart Failure Patients With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
NCT03778554 DANBLOCK 2018-002699-42 2018-002699-42 Ph 4 active not recruiting Danish Trial of Beta Blocker Treatment After Myocardial Infarction Without Reduced Ejection Fraction
NCT05711810 SARSCoVVaxPoison Ph 4 completed Medicine-induced Cardiac Hemodialysis on COVID-19
NCT01970501 GENETIC-AF results posted BUC-CLIN-303 Ph 2 completed Genetically Targeted Therapy for the Prevention of Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Heart Failure
NCT05066633 MeDMD NBK 154/1/2020 2020-004901-29 Ph 3 recruiting The Efficacy and Safety of Metoprolol as add-on Treatment to Standard of Care in Preventing Cardiomyopathy in Patients With DMD
NCT03532802 TEMPO 1-10-72-441-17 Ph 2 completed The Effect of Metoprolol in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
NCT02587351 results posted 1512M81981 Ph 3 terminated Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
NCT01502787 results posted STU 062011-072 Ph 4 completed Comparison of Nebivolol and Metoprolol With Exercise and Angiotensin II in Hypertensive Patients
NCT01501929 results posted Bystolic MD52 Ph 4 completed Effects of Nebivolol on Skeletal Muscle During Exercise in Hypertensive Patients
NCT01041287 results posted IRB00013262 BYD-MD-20 Ph 4 completed Effect of Nebivolol on Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Progenitor Cells
NCT01499134 ENCOMPASS results posted 11C.18 Ph 3 completed Comparison of 2 Beta Blocker Drugs on Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients With High Blood Pressure
NCT01676285 CARE Cirrhosis 0010/11 Ph 3 completed Metoprolol Succinate in Cardiac Remodeling Related to Cirrhosis
NCT01605370 Inapprop results posted 11-007035 Ph 4 terminated Can Nebivolol Reverse Inappropriate Left Ventricular Mass in Hypertensive Patients?
NCT01694797 642/09 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study for Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets 50 mg Under Fasting Condition
NCT01673997 P-643/09 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets, 200 mg Under Fasting Conditions
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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METOPROLOL SUCCINATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Metoprolol succinate, is a beta-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of: • Hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. • Angina Pectoris. • Heart Failure, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with heart failure 1.1 Hypertension Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-...

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