Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,

Refer - Atenolol

Reduction in heart rate and cardiac output during anaesthesia in patients with marked impairment of Mycardial infaction.

Concurrent use with digitalis,verapramil & lignocaine may cause bradycardia, myocardial depression or A.V.block.

Severe hypotension & heart failure may occur when used with nifedipine.

Antihypertensive effect antagonised by indomethicin.

Inhibits reflex tachycardia produced by vasodilators like hydrazine and minodoxil.

Hypertension. Used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.

Ventricular arrhythmias- management of ventricular premature beats.

Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,

Refer - Atenolol

FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)                                           FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014

Sudden withdrawal associated with severe angina/MI. Dizzines,tiredness,lassititude,nausea.

Interference with estimation of urinary caticholamines.

Cardiogenic shock.

Untreated heart failure.Bradycardia.

Bronchospastic diseases. Hypoglycaemia.

Special precautions:

Congestive heart failure,

Do not stop treatment abruptly.

Anaesthesia.

Indications:

Hypertension. Used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.

Ventricular arrhythmias- management of ventricular premature beats.

Dosage:

Take with or without food

Hypertension- initial dose 400mg in mild to moderate hypertension.

May be given in a single daily dose, but 200mg twice daily may be required for adequate control.

Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bismoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol

Refer - Atenolol

Take with or without food

Refer - Atenolol - Beta-adrenergic blocket

Take with 1st bite of each main meal

Refer- Atenolol- Beta-adrenergic blocker