Propranolol

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

B1 antagonist

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Reduces blood pressure
Decreases cardiac
output
Decreases renin release
Decreases CNS
mediated sympathetic
activity. Slows heart and
reduces metabolic
demand

Question 3

Mechanism of action

Answer 3

Block the action of
endogenous and
exogenous agonists on B1
receptors

Question 4

Clinical use

Answer 4

Hypertension
Angina
Prevention of
dysrhythmia in
myocardial infarction

Question 5

Adverse effects

Answer 5

Bronchoconstriction in
asthma, emphysema
Heart block
Heart failure
Decreased sympathetic
warning to
hypoglycaemia in diabetic patients

Question 6

what s Propanolol

Answer 6

A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist

Question 7

what is propranolol used to treat or prevent

Answer 7

is used in the treatment or prevention of many disorders including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, hypertension, hypertensive emergencies, hyperthyroidism, migraine, pheochromocytoma, menopause, and anxiety.

Question 8

when is Propanolol used

Answer 8

Rarely, usually for
migranes
cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension
thyrotoxicosis