Metoprolol

This page shows anti-doping rule violation data we have registered for Metoprolol.

Number of cases in Metoprolol Last 10 Years

Metoprolol

Metoprolol ranks #161 globally among prohibited substances, with 5 registered cases (0% of all violations) among all sports tracked by the Anti-Doping Database, which contains 14,670 verified cases. New Zealand leads with 1 cases, while Sport Shooting is the most affected sport (3 cases).

Cases of Metoprolol by Sport
Sport Shooting
3
Archery
2
Top Sport: Sport Shooting

3

Sport Shooting cases

0%

Of all violations

5

Total Metoprolol cases
Sport Shooting's share of Metoprolol violations 0%
3 of 5

Sport Shooting has the most recorded cases of Metoprolol violations globally, with 3 registered cases — 0% of all 5 verified cases.

Cases of Metoprolol by Country
New Zealand
1
USA
1
Norway
1
Sweden
1
Serbia (Republic of)
1
Top Country: New Zealand

1

New Zealand cases

20%

Of all violations

5

Total Metoprolol cases
New Zealand's share of Metoprolol violations 20%
1 of 5

New Zealand leads in Metoprolol violations globally, with 1 registered cases — 20% of all 5 verified cases.

Global Substance Ranking

Metoprolol ranks #161 of 358 prohibited substances in the Anti-Doping Database.

#1 Stanozolol
1,359
#2 Methandienone
833
#3 Norandrosterone
778
#4 Testosterone
758
···
#161 Metoprolol
5
About This Ranking

This ranking covers only prohibited substances with verified case records in the Anti-Doping Database. Procedural violations (whereabouts failures, refusals to test, etc.) are excluded.

Active Sanctions — Expiry Year
Gender Distribution
Male 80%
4 cases
Female 20%
1 cases
Analysis: 's gender distribution (80% male, 20% female) aligns closely with the global average. Global average: 80.2% male, 19.8% female
Average Suspension Length
14.4
months
Metoprolol
30.1
months
Global average

The average suspension for Metoprolol violations is 14.4 months, shorter than the global average of 30.1 months.

Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack. Metoprolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Read more: http://www.drugs.com/metoprolol.html#ixzz12jskjJJ9

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