Metoprolol

Overview

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. It works by slowing down the heart rate and reducing the heart's demand for blood and oxygen.

API suppliers (26)

Suppliers of Metoprolol backed by a verifiable FDA Type II Drug Master File. Source: FDA quarterly DMF list.

• Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.China3 active DMF
• Ipca Laboratories LimitedIndia3 active DMF
• MAHIMA LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LTD2 active DMF
• KOPRAN RESEARCH LABORATORIES LTDIndia2 active DMF
• ATUL BIOSCIENCE LTD2 active DMF
• CTX LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD2 active DMF
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LimitedIndia2 active DMF
• APITORIA PHARMA PRIVATE LTDIndia2 active DMF
• Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedIndia2 active DMF
• TAPI NL BV1 active DMF
• Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.China1 active DMF
• TAPI NL BV1 active DMF
• Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.China1 active DMF
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.India1 active DMF
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.India1 active DMF
• Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.China1 active DMF
• Zydus Lifesciences LimitedIndia1 active DMF
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.India1 active DMF
• Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.China1 active DMF
• Zydus Lifesciences LimitedIndia1 active DMF
• ERREGIERRE SPAItaly
• ESTEVE QUIMICA SA
• POLYDRUG LABORATORIES PVT LTD
• Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Israel
• MOEHS IBERICA SLSpain

Showing 25 of 26 suppliers — see the full list in the app.

Patent & exclusivity (US)

Per the FDA Orange Book (109 approved US products), the latest listed US patent on Metoprolol expires 8 Jul 2035. Generic API sourcing typically opens up once these lapse.

Chemical identity

IUPAC name

1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol

Canonical SMILES

CC(C)NCC(COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCOC)O

InChIKey

IUBSYMUCCVWXPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Therapeutic areas