Antibiotics: If someone has a history of psoriasis, the doctor will most likely take a throat culture when that individual has a sore throat. If the culture results are positive (meaning that the individual has a streptococcal infection), then starting immediately on antibiotics for the infection is very helpful.
A: Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) is classified in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Beta-blockers are also used to treat or prevent heart attack.
CHOICE OF BETA BLOCKER. Carvedilol (Coreg), bisoprolol (Zebeta) and metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) have all been shown to be beneficial in patients with chronic heart failure. At present, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled only carvedilol for use in slowing the progression of chronic heart failure.atients with severe heart failure, especially inotrope-dependent and hospitalized patients, and those with hypotension, bradycardia or higher than first-degree heart block are not considered appropriate candidates for beta blocker therapy. Optimal diuresis is essential for maximal tolerability.