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Propranolol is a beta blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, used to treat hypertension, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias.
Beta blockers competitively block beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline. They lower heart rate and blood pressure, and reduce cardiac workload.
Used in hypertension, angina, heart failure, arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, SVT), post-myocardial infarction, migraine prophylaxis, anxiety, and thyrotoxicosis.
Do not stop abruptly — this can trigger rebound hypertension or angina. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure regularly.
Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a beta blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, used to treat hypertension, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias.
Atenolol
Atenolol is a beta blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, used to treat hypertension, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias.
Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, used to treat hypertension, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias.
Carvedilol
Carvedilol is a beta blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure, used to treat hypertension, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias.
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