GENERIC NAME: metoprolol. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Metoprolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain, abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions.
Kidney failure facts. 1  Kidneys are the organs that filter waste products from the blood. 2  Symptoms of kidney failure are due to the build-up of waste products and excess fluid in the body that may cause weakness, shortness of breath, lethargy, swelling, and confusion. Inability to remove potassium from the bloodstream may lead to abnormal heart rhythms and sudden death.
Symptoms of Kidney Problems. Symptoms that may indicate a problem with your kidneys include: high blood pressure. blood in the urine. frequent urges to urinate. difficulty beginning urination. painful urination. swelling of the hands and feet due to a buildup of fluids in the body.