BETA 1 BLOCKER UNIT 6

Question 1

Which of the following drugs is a Beta 1 Blocker?

A. Acebutolol
B. Albuterol
C. Propronolol
D. Timolol

Answer 1

A. Acebutolol

Question 2

What is the action of Acebutolol

Answer 2

Beta blockers – Used for prevention
* Action
* Block the action epinephrine and norepinephrine
(vessels of the heart relax and dilate)
* Decrease workload of heart and oxygen demands

• Side effects/Adverse reactions
• Dizziness, Depression, fatigue, sexual dysfunction,
  peripheral edema

Adverse effect
* Bronchospasms, bradycardia, hypotension

• Caution

Question 3

Side effect of Acebutolol

Answer 3

Dizziness, headache, fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, visual impairment, depression, arthralgia, myalgia, weakness, abdominal pain, flatulence, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, edema, diaphoresis, erectile dysfunction