Beta Blockers

Question 1

Beta Blcokers - MOA

Answer 1

Inhibit the action of norepinephrine and epinephrine

Reduces:
• HR
• contracility
• atrial pressure
• cardiac output

^ decrease oxygen demand

Question 2

Beta Blockers - ADRs

Answer 2

• bronchoconstriction
• cold extremities
• sleep disturbance
• mask HYPOs
• interupts metabolism of carbs
• decreases HDL-C and increase TGs