Propranolol Pharmacology

Heartburn is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints, and antacids remain a go-to option for fast symptom relief. In this episode, we’ll discuss how common antacids like calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, and sodium bicarbonate work to neutrali ...  Afficher plus

Gastroparesis can be a frustrating condition for both patients and clinicians, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety, bloating, and poor glycemic control significantly affecting quality of life. Medication management often requires balancing effectiveness with saf ...  Afficher plus

Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine in the body. The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors. Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine's stimulation of beta receptors on the ...  Afficher plus

Here's a few clinical pearls from a cardiologist on beta blockers and how to use them correctly. Metoprolol and carvedilol and labetalol and propranolol and nebivolol are not interchangeable. https://dralo.net/links

This podcast will review the pharmaceutical class of medications Beta 2 Adrenergic Antagonist or Beta Blockers. The therapeutic class is anti-hypertensive, anti-anginal. 

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

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