Beta Blocker

Of blocker.   May also be referred to as beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent and beta-blocking agent.

Any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system.

This concept's ID is @1~15028

Brand

  • acebutolol 0 facts

    An oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension.

  • esmolol 0 facts

    Intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily...

  • nadolol 0 facts

    A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension...

  • pindolol 0 facts

    An oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension.

  • propanolol 0 facts

    The first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina...

  • timolol 0 facts

    A beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks.

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  • carvedilol 0 facts

    Beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease...

  • metoprolol 0 facts

    Beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia...

  • atenolol 0 facts

    An oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has...