Beta Blockers

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents for heart rate and blood pressure control.

2 drugs in this class

Drugs in Beta Blockers

Metoprolol

Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Betaloc

Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. Reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and cardiac output, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand.

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Indications: Hypertension, Angina pectoris...

Atenolol

Tenormin

FDA Approved

Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias.

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Indications: Hypertension, Angina pectoris...

Related Body Systems

Body systems targeted by drugs in the Beta Blockers class.

Cardiovascular System

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