Beta Blockers Flashcards
Which beta blockers only require once daily dosing
Bisoprolol (ABCN)
Atenolol
Celiprolol
Nadalol
Which beta blockers cause less bradycardia and less coldness of extremeties
Celiprolol
Acebutol
Pindolol
Oxprenolol
Which beta blockers cause less nightmares and sleep disturbances
Celiprolol
Atenolol
Nadalol
Sotalol
Which beta blockers are cardio-selective and can be used in well controlled asthma initiated under a specialist
Bisoprolol
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Acebutol
Nebivolol
What beta blocker is used first line for the treatment of HTN in pregnancy
Labetaolol (hepatotoxic)
What are the common side effects of beta blockers
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hyper or Hypoglycaemia
What are the contraindications for beta blockers
Asthma: Causes bronchospasm (including timolol eye drops)
Worsening unstable heart failure
Second/ third degree heart block
Severe hypotension / bradycardia
What interacts with beta blockers
Verapamil injection - Aystole & hypotension
Thiazide-like diuretic - Hyperglycaemia, avoid in diabetes
When is esmolol used
HTN in peri-operative period as it has a short HL
What is a common side effect of sotalol
Torsade de pointes
