BETA BLOCKERS
WHAT IS BETA
BLOKERS?
Beta blockers are
known as beta-adrenergic receptor blocking
agents.
What are Examples of beta blockers ?
Atenolol
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol
Nadolol
Nebivolol
Propranolol
What is beta blockers uses?
Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Heart failure
Chest pain (angina)
Heart attacks
Migraine
high blood pressure (hypertension)
(Beta blockers
aren't usually prescribed for first line of therapy for high blood pressure
unless other medications haven't worked effectively. like diuretics)
What is beta blockers side effects?
cold feet and hands
fatigue
nausea
weakness
dizziness
dry mouth
slow heart rate
weight gain
Where beta receptor are located & action?
what is beta blockers classification?
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