Beta Blockers

Beta Blockers is not just one drug; Beta Blockers is a group of drugs. Drugs in this group include Propranolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol. Drugs within the same group can have very different dosages and very different effects.
Commonly known as:
- beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Effects
reduced heart rate, decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure
reduced arousal, slowed reaction time, lowered exercise tolerance
fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, cold extremities, emotional blunting, sleep disturbances
Oral Dosage of Propranolol
Effect | Dose |
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Threshold | 5 mg |
Light | 10–20 mg |
Common | 20–40 mg |
Strong | 40–80 mg |
Heavy | 80+ mg |
Oral Duration of Propranolol
Oral Duration of Propranolol
Duration | |
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Total | 6–12h |
Onset | 90m |
Coming Up | 90m |
Plateau | 270m |
Coming Down | 3h |
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