Metoprolol succinate is a medication that belongs to the class of beta-blockers. It is used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. Here are some of the uses of metoprolol succinate:

• High blood pressure: Metoprolol succinate is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure.

• Chest pain: It is used to treat chronic (long-term) chest pain. It is also used to reduce angina attacks and improve exercise tolerance in the long-term treatment of angina pectoris.

• Heart failure: Metoprolol succinate is indicated for the treatment of stable, symptomatic (NYHA Class II or III) heart failure of ischemic, hypertensive, or cardiomyopathic origin.

• Heart attack: It is used to improve survival after a heart attack.

Metoprolol succinate works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and with less force, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. It is important to take metoprolol succinate as prescribed by a doctor and to talk with them about lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better, such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes.