1 Stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. 2  Ulcers in the stomach may enlarge and erode through a blood vessel, causing bleeding. 3  Aside from medication, the most common cause of a stomach ulcer is an infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
Brand Names: Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack. Metoprolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Metoprolol is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is part of a class of drugs called beta blockers. Metoprolol is sold under the brand names LopressorÂ® and Toprol-XLÂ®. Both versions are also available in generic form. Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is the immediate-release form, while Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) is the extended-release form. The uses for immediate-release metoprolol include: 1  High blood pressure control. 2  Relief of angina symptoms.  Treatment following a heart attack to improve survival.