beta-blocker
Heart rate reducer
A beta-blocker is a medication that slows the heart rate and reduces blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline on beta receptors in the heart and blood vessels.
Doctors prescribe beta-blockers for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, and to prevent migraines: He takes a beta-blocker for his heart condition.
Beta-adrenergic blocking agent
Severe neurological head pain
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
- performance anxietyFear of public execution
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- atrial fibrillationDisorganized cardiac rhythm disorder
myocardium · ischemia · heart rate · sinus rhythm · cardioversion · ventricular · bradycardia
One who opposes another
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- catecholaminesTyrosine-derived neurotransmitter class
norepinephrine · epinephrine · sympathetic · selectivity · nonselective · binding · competitive
Circulatory force measurement
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- bradycardiaAbnormally slow heart rate
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- cold extremitiesLimbs lacking warmth
dizziness · depression · weight gain · erectile dysfunction · masking · rebound
Measured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- withdrawalAct of taking away
compliance · monitoring · intravenous · oral
metoprolol
Beta-adrenergic blocking agent
migraine
Severe neurological head pain
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
performance anxiety · glaucoma · hyperthyroidism · hemangioma
arrhythmia
Abnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
atrial fibrillation · myocardium · ischemia · heart rate · sinus rhythm · cardioversion · ventricular · bradycardia
antagonist
One who opposes another
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
catecholamines · norepinephrine · epinephrine · sympathetic · selectivity · nonselective · binding · competitive
blood pressure
Circulatory force measurement
- antihypertensiveMedication lowering blood pressure
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- systolicOf heart contraction
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- bradycardiaAbnormally slow heart rate
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
cold extremities · dizziness · depression · weight gain · erectile dysfunction · masking · rebound
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
withdrawal · compliance · monitoring · intravenous · oral
- autonomic drugsepinephrine, norepinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine
- blockersbarrier, spam filter, firewall, antivirus, stopper
- Neurochemistrydopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, acetylcholine
- libido killersantiandrogens, anti-androgens, antiandrogen, saltpeter, bromide
beta-blockerbeta-agonist
Adrenergic receptor stimulant
epinephrine · adrenaline · norepinephrine · albuterol · salbutamol
beta-blockerstimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
ephedrine · catecholamine · amphetamine · caffeine · cocaine
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