FDA approves Mylan hypertension drug

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for treating high blood pressure made by Mylan, FDA records showed.

The FDA approved Mylan's metoprolol succinate tablets in the 25-mg, 50-mg, 100-mg and 200-mg strengths.

The drug is a generic version of AstraZeneca's Toprol-XL.