SPL Set ID: f80b420c-cc9a-a051-e053-6294a90a8ed9
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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 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 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, diethyl ether and heptane. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate (25 mg and 50 mg), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, sugar spheres (composed of corn starch and sucrose), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure