Beta Blockers

Question 1

Olol family

Answer 1

Propranolol, pindolol, nadolol, timolol

Used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), arrhythmia and heart attack.

Question 2

Propranolol and timolol

Answer 2

Penetrate blood brain barrier, and prevent, treat migraine headaches.

Timolol can also treat glaucoma .

Side effects may trigger bronchocontriction, not suitable for patients with COPD AND asthma.

Question 3

2nd generation olol family

Answer 3

Acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol

Treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), arrhythmia and heart attack.

Question 4

What is the advantage of 2nd generation beta antagonist.

Answer 4

Safer for patients with COPD and asthma

Question 5

Third generation lol family.

Answer 5

Carvedilol, labetalol, nebivolol

Treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), arrhythmia and heart attack.

Question 6

What is the advantage third generation has over first and second generation?

Answer 6

Cause vasodilation, more effective in treating hypertension.