BETA BLOCKERS

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?

beta receptor location & action



what is beta blockers classification? 

BETA BLOCKER CLASSIFICATION


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