Therapeutic Indications Of Atenolol Question 1. Discuss Hypertension Mode Of Action And Therapeutic Indications Of Atenolol. Answer: Atenolol is a selective beta blocker. Therapeutic Indications Of Atenolol In young hypertensive patients who have high renin levels. In patients with angina pectoris. In patients with postmyocardial infarction. In patients … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Indications Of Atenolol
Pharmacology
Hypertensive Propranolol
Hypertensive Propranolol Discuss Propranolol In Detail. Add A Note On Dental Consideration In Hypertensive Patient. Answer: Hypertensive Propranolol Actions Cardiovascular System Heart: Propranolol decreases heart rate, force of contraction, and cardiac output. It prolongs systole by retarding conduction so that the synergy of contraction of ventricular fibers is … [Read more...] about Hypertensive Propranolol
Drug Interaction Between Propranolol And Verapamil
Drug Interaction Between Propranolol And Verapamil Question 1. Explain Why Selective Α1 Agonists Are Preferred Over NonSelective Α Blockers For Hypertension. Answer: Selective α1 blockers block selectively α1 vascular receptors by a competitive mechanism. They have no effect on α2 receptors so there is not any increase in the levels of noradrenaline due to which there is … [Read more...] about Drug Interaction Between Propranolol And Verapamil
Centrally Acting Sympatholytics
Centrally Acting Sympatholytics Question 1. Explain Why Prazosin Is Used In Hypertension. Answer: Prazosin is a highly selective α1 blocker having α1:α2 selectivity ratio of 1000:1. All subtypes of α1 receptors, i.e. α1A, α1B, α1D are blocked equally. It blocks sympathetically mediated vasoconstriction and produces a fall in BP. Question 2. Explain Why Ace Inhibitors … [Read more...] about Centrally Acting Sympatholytics
Therapeutic Uses Of Clonidine
Therapeutic Uses Of Clonidine Question 1. Write A Short Note On Therapeutic Uses Of β-Blockers. Answer: Hypertension: β blockers are used to treat all grades of hypertension. They are also indicated in angina, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrhythmias. In the prophylaxis of angina and myocardial infarction: β blockers decrease the oxygen demand of the myocardium … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Uses Of Clonidine