Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists Flashcards
1
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Discuss Propanolol
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Lipophylic, Reduces HR and BP. B1=B2
2
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Discuss Timolol
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Less lipid soluble than propanolol.
3
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Discuss Pindolol
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Preferred treatment in hypertensive patients with bradycardia
4
Q
Discuss Atenolol
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Cardioselective B1>B2
5
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Discuss Esmolol
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Rapidly degraded by esterases in RBCs; Used in emergency treatment of Supraventricular tachycardia
6
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Discuss Labetalol
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Inhibits neuronal uptake of NE, Sympathomimetic activity. Non-selective
7
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Discuss Carvedilol
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Antioxidant, Non-selective with alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonism
8
Q
What are the side effects of beta blockers?
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Bradycardia, Bronchospasm