What are Beta Blockers?
By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD
Beta-blockers are used to treat several conditions, usually by regulating heart activity.
Also called beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents, these medications bind to beta receptors present on the cells of the heart, arteries, kidneys and other tissues that are stimulated by the stress hormones (e.g. adrenaline and noradrenaline).
Beta blockers are often used to treat high blood pressure, angina, heart attack and atrial fibrillation. Less common indications include migraine, tremor and anxiety.
Examples of drugs in this class include acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carvedilol, celiprolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, oxprenolol, pindolol and timolol.
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