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metoprolol and Aggression

metoprolol has been researched along with Aggression in 6 studies

Metoprolol: A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.
metoprolol : A propanolamine that is 1-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol substituted by a 4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy group at position 1.

Aggression: Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Persons with mental retardation sometimes exhibit behaviors that are difficult to control."2.38Metoprolol for aggressive behavior in persons with mental retardation. ( Burlingham, K; Friedman, DL; Kastner, T, 1990)
" No change in fighting or Bmax was observed with the chronic administration of d-propranolol (5 mg/kg bid) or metoprolol (10 mg/kg bid)."1.27Increased shock-induced fighting with supersensitive beta-adrenergic receptors. ( Eichelman, B; Hegstrand, LR, 1983)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (33.33)18.7374
1990's4 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hegstrand, LR1
Eichelman, B1
Matsumoto, K1
Ojima, K1
Ohta, H1
Watanabe, H1
Sánchez, C1
Arnt, J1
Moltzen, EK1
Matthews-Ferrari, K1
Karroum, N1
Kastner, T1
Burlingham, K1
Friedman, DL1
Mattes, JA1

Reviews

1 review available for metoprolol and Aggression

ArticleYear
Metoprolol for aggressive behavior in persons with mental retardation.
    American family physician, 1990, Volume: 42, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Humans; Hyperkinesis; Intellectual Disability; Male; Metoprolol

1990

Other Studies

5 other studies available for metoprolol and Aggression

ArticleYear
Increased shock-induced fighting with supersensitive beta-adrenergic receptors.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1983, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Brain; Cell Membrane; Electroshock; Haloperidol; Humans; Male; Metoprolol; Pind

1983
Beta 2- but not beta 1-adrenoceptors are involved in desipramine enhancement of aggressive behavior in long-term isolated mice.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1994, Volume: 49, Issue:1

    Topics: Aggression; Animals; Clenbuterol; Desipramine; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Interactions;

1994
The antiaggressive potency of (-)-penbutolol involves both 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptors and beta-adrenoceptors.
    European journal of pharmacology, 1996, Feb-15, Volume: 297, Issue:1-2

    Topics: 8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Aggression; Animals; Male; Meth

1996
Metoprolol for aggression.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1992, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Aggression; Humans; Metoprolol; Psychology, Child

1992
Metoprolol for intermittent explosive disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1985, Volume: 142, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Anger; Carbamazepine; Humans; Male; Metoprolol; Neurocognitive Disorders; Propran

1985