Beta blockers – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Pharmacology” prescribed by BNMC- for diploma in nursing science & midwifery students. We tried to accommodate the latest information and topics. This book is an examination setup according to the teachers’ lectures and examination questions.
At the end of the book, previous questions are given. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourish. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
Beta blockers
Beta-blockers are drugs that can lower stress on the heart and blood vessels. They can also help to manage migraine, anxiety, tremor, and other conditions.
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Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are medications that reduce blood pressure. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.
Examples of beta blockers/ Name of Some Beta Blocker Drugs
Examples of beta blockers taken by mouth include:
➤ Acebutolol (Sectral)
➤ Atenolol (Tenormin)
➤ Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
➤ Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
➤ Nadolol (Corgard)
➤ Nebivolol (Bystolic)
➤ Propranolol (Inderal, innopran XL)
Indication of Beta Blocker
➤ Irregular heart ‘rhythm (arrhythmia)
➤ Heart’ failure
➤ Chest ‘pain (angina)
➤ Heart attacks
➤ Migraine
➤ Certain types’ of tremors
Side effects
➤ Slow heartbeat, or bradycardia
➤ Low blood pressure
➤ Cold feet and hands
➤ Fatigue
➤ Nausea and vomiting
➤ Weakness and dizziness
➤ Abdominal discomfort
➤ Constipation
➤ Sleeping difficulties and disturbances
➤ Erectile dysfunction
➤ Memory loss
➤ Confusion
➤Fluid retention, or edema, which may occur when a person starts using carvedilol
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