Beta-Adrenergic Blockers Level 3

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
 Drugs- Acebutolol, Atenolol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol, Carteolol,
Esmolol, Labetalol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Penbutolol, Pindolol,
Propranolol, Sotalol, Timolol
What is it?
 Beta-Adrenergic Blockers- Antihypertensives, Antiarrhythmics,
Antianginals
 Used For- Decrease Heart Excitability, Cardiac Overload, Oxygen
Consumption, Lower Blood Pressure, Migraine Headaches, Stress,
Tremors, GI Bleeding in Cirrhosis, Schizophrenia
Side Effects
 Rash, Fever, Sore Throat, Respiratory Distress, Pulmonary
Edema, Hypotension, Sweating, Dry Skin, Blurred Vision, Dry
Eyes, Nausea, Constipation, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Muscle
Cramps, Dizziness, Depression, Sleep Disturbances, Memory
Loss, Slurred Speech, Nasal Stuffiness, Hyperglycemia,
Hypoglycemia, Hallucinations, Night Cough, Slow Pulse
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider- as needed, Before Discontinuing the
Drug
 See your Pharmacist- for help
 AVOID- if Allergic to Beta-Adrenergic Blockers, CHF/Congestive
Heart Failure. COPD/Coronary Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Pregnancy, Lactation
 See Food Fitness First® Registered Dietitian- on line for help; give
with Food to Facilitate Absorption; Small and Frequent Meals; Take
with Meals/Food