Beta-blockers Flashcards
Metoprolol
A Beta-1 blocker
Atenolol
A Beta-1 blocker
Nabivolol
A Beta-1 blocker
What are some of the side effects of beta blockers?
Hypotension, bradycardia, insomnia, fatigue, sexual dysfunction
In combination therapy, which drugs are often combined with beta-blockers?
Thiazide diuretics—e.g., atenolol + chlorithalidone; bisoprolol, metoprolol, or propanolol + hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ); or nadolol + bendroflumethiazide
In what 2 ways do beta blockers decrease blood pressure?
(1) Decreasing the sympathetic activation of Beta-1 receptors on the heart and (2) decreasing renin
Acebutolol
A beta blocker
Betaxolol
A beta blocker
Bisoprolol
A beta blocker
Carvedilol
A beta blocker
Esmolol
A beta blocker
Labetolol
A beta blocker
Nadolol
A beta blocker
Penbutolol
A beta blocker
Pindolol
A beta blocker
