TOPROL-XL administered once a day, and immediate-release metoprolol administered once to four times a day, provided comparable total beta 1 -blockade over 24 hours (area under the beta 1 -blockade versus time curve) in the dose range 100-400 mg.
Antimicrobial: A drug used to treat a microbial infection. Antimicrobial is a general term that refers to a group of drugs that includes antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals.
Definition. 1  An antiseptic is a substance which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms. 2  Antiseptics are a diverse class of drugs which are applied to skin surfaces or mucous membranes for their anti-infective effects.