Beta blockers
- Block beta-adrenergic effects
- HTN, angina, AF rate, HFrEF, tremor
- Metoprolol/bisoprolol: beta-1 selective
- Carvedilol: alpha/beta; proven HFrEF
- Propranolol: tremor/performance anxiety
- Bradycardia, fatigue; masks hypoglycemia
- Avoid abrupt withdrawal in CAD
Class at a glance
- Block beta-adrenergic effects
Clinical role
- Carvedilol: alpha/beta; proven HFrEF
- Propranolol: tremor/performance anxiety
Other clinical roles
- HTN, angina, AF rate, HFrEF, tremor
- Metoprolol/bisoprolol: beta-1 selective
- Bradycardia, fatigue; masks hypoglycemia
Safety / monitoring
- Avoid abrupt withdrawal in CAD
Self-check
- What noncardiac uses does propranolol have?
Tremor and performance anxiety.
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