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Metoprolol

β1-selective beta blocker

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Metoprolol (β1-selective beta blocker) – indications: Atrial fibrillation/flutter with rapid ventricular rate, SVT – rate control (stable), Acute coronary syndrome (STEMI) – selected patients. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Atrial fibrillation/flutter with rapid ventricular rate, SVT – rate control (stable)
  • Acute coronary syndrome (STEMI) – selected patients

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Sources and guidelines

  1. Van Gelder IC, Rienstra M et al. 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with EACTS. Eur Heart J 2024;45:3314–3414.
  2. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.