SPL Set ID: e3a3b44b-a08e-613b-e053-2a95a90a0b29
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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 USP have 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 granules. Each granule acts as a separate drug delivery unit and is designed to deliver metoprolol continuously over the dosage interval. The tablets contain 95 and 190 mg of metoprolol succinate equivalent to 100 and 200 mg of metoprolol tartrate, USP, respectively. Its chemical name is (±)1-(isopropylamino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl) phenoxy]-2-propanol succinate (2:1) (salt). Its structural formula is: Metoprolol succinate, USP is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 652.8. It is freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in dichloromethane and 2-propanol; practically insoluble in ethyl-acetate, acetone, diethylether and heptane. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose, ethylene glycol and vinyl alcohol graft copolymer, glycerol monocaprylocaprate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate. Contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley, or rye). Meets USP Dissolution Test 7. 80e517c8-figure-01