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.
The early symptoms of chronic kidney disease are the same as for many other illnesses. These symptoms may be the only sign of a problem in the early stages. Symptoms may include: 1  Appetite loss. 2  General ill feeling and fatigue. 3  Headaches. 4  Itching (pruritus) and dry skin. 5  Nausea. 6  Weight loss without trying to lose weight.