SPL Set ID: 57e12147-af06-421a-a2d6-99f0a0ce2b0e
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Metoprolol succinate, is a beta 1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenoceptor blocking agent, for oral administration, available as extended-release tablets. Metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets has been formulated to provide a controlled and predictable release of metoprolol for once-daily administration. The tablets comprise a multiple unit system containing metoprolol succinate in a multitude of controlled release pellets. Each pellet acts as a separate drug delivery unit and is designed to deliver metoprolol continuously over the dosage interval. The tablets contain 23.75, 47.5, 95 and 190 mg of metoprolol succinate equivalent to 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg of metoprolol tartrate, USP, respectively. Its chemical name is (±)1-(isopropyl amino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl) phenoxy]-2-propanol succinate (2:1) (salt). Its structural formula is: Metoprolol succinate, USP is a white to off white powder with a molecular weight of 652.8. It is freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in isopropyl alcohol. Inactive ingredients: acetyl tributyl citrate, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, glyceryl dibehenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, Microcrystalline cellulose PH 105, Microcrystalline cellulose PH 102, polyethylene glycol, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide. Meets USP dissolution test 13.