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.
Some signs of chronic kidney failure are: 1  High blood pressure. 2  Bloodied urine. 3  Vomiting. 4  Reduced red blood cell production, causing anemia. 5  Urinating at night. 6  Decreased urinating. 7  Increased urinating. 8  Excessive thirst. 9  Dehydration. 10  Bad breath. 11  Ulcers of the mouth. 12  Lackluster coat. 13  Reluctance to move. 14  A hunched posture.