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1
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Atenolol

A

Tenormin

2
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Carvedilol

A

Coreg

3
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Esmolol

A

Brevibloc

4
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Iabetalol

A

Normodyne

5
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Metoprolol

A

Lopressor

6
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Propranolol

A

Inderal

7
Q

What is the other name for this drug ?

Sotalol

A

Betapace

8
Q

Where does Beta 1 located?

A

Heart

9
Q

Where are Beta 2 receptors found?

A

Lungs

10
Q

Why are BetaBlockers used?

A

management of

Hypertension,

Angina and

Tachyarrhythias

11
Q

What are some adverse reactions?

A

Incr. AV block

fatigue

Hypotension

12
Q

What are some contraindication for BetaBlockers?

A

Asthma

Bronchospasm

AV block

bradycardia

13
Q

What do Alpha 1 receptors cause ?

A

vasoconstriction

14
Q

What is the intracellular second messenger?

A

cAMP

15
Q

What can non-selective BetaBlockers cause?

A

decr. Respiration

pulmonary issues

16
Q

What does Adenylyl cyclase produce when activated ?

A

The release of Ca++

17
Q

What is the prototype BetaBlocker ?

A

Propanolol

18
Q

Which BetaBlocker has the shortest half life ?

A

Esmolol (9mins)

19
Q

Loss of effectiveness is due to what ?

A

Receptor up regulation

20
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