Alpha-1 receptors, on the other hand, induce vasoconstriction. 1, 4 Until recently, experts have opined that in the context of stimulant use, β-blockers may lead to “unopposed α-receptor stimulation,” ...

One way or another, beta blockers are always in the news. Take, for instance, Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who revealed in October that he's part of a growing group of Americans ...

Dr. Cindy Grines answers the question: 'Why Should I Take My Beta Blocker?' — -- Question: I hate taking my beta blocker. It makes me feel tired. Why should I take it? Answer: Well, a lot of ...

They're prescribed to people with some irregular heart rhythms, heat attacks, heart failure, chest pain and other cardiovascular problems. Churchwell added beta blockers are one of the most ...

The appropriate duration of beta-blocker treatment after a heart attack (a myocardial infarction [MI]) is unknown in patients who do not need to take beta-blockers for another reason. In the ABYSS ...

Providers are loath to mess with beta-blocker dosing, but with a little finesse, doctors can preserve the benefits of beta-blockers while helping patients meet their exercise goals.

Market value India’s beta-blocker market is currently valued at $11.06 billion and is expected to touch $15.08 billion by 2030.

GPs have been urged to use β-blockers more often in patients with COPD and comorbid heart problems after the largest study to date showed they improved survival after MI in these patients. Experts ...

According to healthcare company GoodRx, the eight most common generic beta blocker drugs are metoprolol, carvedilol, atenolol, propranolol, labetalol, bisoprolol, timolol and nadolol.

Over median follow-up of 3 years, interruption of long-term beta-blocker treatment was not shown to be non-inferior to beta-blocker continuation. A primary-outcome event occurred in 23.8% of ...