1
Q
Class
A
B1 antagonist
2
Q
Actions
A
Reduces blood pressure Decreases cardiac output Decreases renin release Decreases CNS mediated sympathetic activity. Slows heart and reduces metabolic demand
3
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Block the action of
endogenous and
exogenous agonists on B1
receptors
4
Q
Clinical use
A
Hypertension Angina Prevention of dysrhythmia in myocardial infarction
5
Q
Adverse effects
A
Bronchoconstriction in asthma, emphysema Heart block Heart failure Decreased sympathetic warning to hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients
6
Q
what s Propanolol
A
A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist
7
Q
what is propranolol used to treat or prevent
A
is used in the treatment or prevention of many disorders including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, hypertension, hypertensive emergencies, hyperthyroidism, migraine, pheochromocytoma, menopause, and anxiety.
8
Q
when is Propanolol used
A
Rarely, usually for
migranes
cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension
thyrotoxicosis
