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
An oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension.
- esmolol
Intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily...
- nadolol
A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension...
- pindolol
An oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension.
- propanolol
The first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina...
- timolol
A beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks.
Also contains
- carvedilol
Beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease...
- metoprolol
Beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia...
- atenolol
An oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has...