Beta blockers
Definition
Beta blockers, also known as beta antagonists, are a class of drugs that were first developed for the treatment of certain heart conditions and hypertension. Later, beta blockers were also found to be useful in glaucoma, migraine, and some psychiatric disorders such as performance anxiety, tremors secondary to lithium, and movement disorders that are ca…
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Evidence-based answer
Yes, a number of beta-blockers are effective in lowering blood pressure (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, multiple, consistent randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Cardioselective beta-blockers do not alter lung function studies for patients with chronic obstructiv…
What is a beta blocker?
A beta blocker is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Some beta blockers are atenolol (brand name: Tenormin), metoprolol (brand name: Lopressor) and propranolol (brand name: Inderal). A beta blocker blocks the harmful effects of stress hormones on your heart. This medicine also makes your heart rate slower. Beta blockers can also be used to prevent migraine headaches in people who…
Some of the drugs listed below can affect certain functions of the body, resulting in bad side effects. However, drugs that lower blood pressure have proven effective over the years. The benefits of usin…
TO THE EDITOR:
The Clinical Inquiries article by Jon Neher and Sarah Safranek (”What is the most effective beta-blocker for heart failure?,” J Fam Pract 2003; 52(5):396-398) was well-written, but one important point was missing: the distinction between immediate-release metoprolol (metoprolol tartrate [Lopressor]) and extended-release metoprolol (metoprolol succ’mate …
What are the symptoms of a migraine?
The pain is felt on just one of the head and is often severe or extreme.
Aura (visual disturbances such as flashing lights, zigzagging lines, numbness, paralysis) experienced twenty to sixty minutes before onset of head pain.
Nausea and/or vomiting.
Sensitivity to light and noi…
Beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) and propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA), certainly have their place in the fight to lower blood pressure–just not on the front lines.
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In cases of uncomplicated hypertension, other medications, such as diuretics, are preferable to beta blockers at protecting against stroke and heart attack, according to an analysis reported in the August 14 Journa…
