Alpha and beta blockers block alpha 1, beta 1 and beta 2 receptors, while act as partial agonist at beta 2 receptors, causing decrease in TPR.
Examples include Labetolol and Carvidolol
Uses
- Pregnancy induced pheochromocytoma
- Angina
- Hypertension crisis
- Abrupt withdrawal of clonidine
Adverse effects
Adverse effects include hypotension, weakness and headache.
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Alpha and beta blockers block alpha 1, beta 1 and beta 2 receptors, while act as partial agonist at beta 2 receptors, causing decrease in TPR.
Examples include Labetolol and Carvidolol
Uses
Adverse effects
Adverse effects include hypotension, weakness and headache.
Continue Reading
Anti hypertensive Drugs
Vasodilators
Calcium Channel Blockers
Drugs Acting on Renin Angiotensin System
Browse all articles on Cardiovascular System