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.
(Redirected from Metoprolol tartrate). Metoprolol, marketed under the tradename Lopressor among others, is a selective Î²1 receptor blocker medication. It is used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain due to poor blood flow to the heart, and a number of conditions involving an abnormally fast heart rate.It is also used to prevent further heart problems after myocardial infarction and to prevent headaches in those with migraines.etoprolol is used for a number of conditions, including hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, congestive heart failure, and prevention of migraine headaches.