Beta blockers or beta adrenergic antagonists are medicines that block the action of sympathetic nervous system that controls fight and flight response during stressful situations. Therefore, they help the heart to relax.
They are prescribed to treat high BP, arrhythmia, angina, heart attack, migraine, glaucoma and even in thyroid problems.
HIV patients taking beta blockers had 90 per cent higher risk of developing heart disease, heart failure or stroke for the first time compared to those who were taking ACEi/ARBs -- the most frequently prescribed type of high blood pressure medication, found a study.
New research indicates that depression is not more common in patients who used beta-blockers as compared to people not on these drugs. Read on to know more.
Beta blockers are now not considered effective in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Know what these drugs are and how COPD can be treated effectively.
Patients who combe beta blockers with immunotherapy has a greater chance of survival.
Here's all the information on medicines for hypertension their types, use, side-effects, contraindications and precautions.
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HIV patients taking beta blockers had 90 per cent higher risk of developing heart disease, heart failure or stroke for the first time compared to those who were taking ACEi/ARBs -- the most frequently prescribed type of high blood pressure medication, found a study.
New research indicates that depression is not more common in patients who used beta-blockers as compared to people not on these drugs. Read on to know more.
Beta blockers are now not considered effective in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Know what these drugs are and how COPD can be treated effectively.
Patients who combe beta blockers with immunotherapy has a greater chance of survival.
Here's all the information on medicines for hypertension their types, use, side-effects, contraindications and precautions.
Diabetes is leading cause of erectile dysfunction among Indian men
Drugs for hypertension or high blood pressure: How they work and why you might need them
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