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Is toprol a beta blocker? I was told by my cardiologist not to take topril. I am african- american and white.i am afraid of the lisinopril that my doctor prescribed last week in reference to respiratory failure. I do not know which is better for a 66 year old female? Thanks.
I read your question and I understand your concern.
Toprol is a beta-blocker, its generic name is Metoprolol. It is a selective beta-blocker and there is less risk for effect on the bronchi compared to nonselective ones like propranolol, but still caution is needed if you suffer from asthma or other bronchospastic conditions. Lisinopril is safe to use in regard to pulmonary conditions. In some patients it could cause some dry cough, in that case an antihypertensive of the ARB class (irbesartan, valsartan etc) which have similar indications but don't cause cough can be used.
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Is Toprol A Beta Blocker?
I read your question and I understand your concern. Toprol is a beta-blocker, its generic name is Metoprolol. It is a selective beta-blocker and there is less risk for effect on the bronchi compared to nonselective ones like propranolol, but still caution is needed if you suffer from asthma or other bronchospastic conditions. Lisinopril is safe to use in regard to pulmonary conditions. In some patients it could cause some dry cough, in that case an antihypertensive of the ARB class (irbesartan, valsartan etc) which have similar indications but don t cause cough can be used. I hope to have been of help.