beta-blockers
Cardiac rhythm regulators
Beta-blockers are medications that slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.
Doctors prescribe them for heart conditions, high blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine prevention.
The name refers to beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart that these drugs block: My doctor put me on beta-blockers after the heart attack.
Signal-receiving molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- metoprololBeta-adrenergic blocking agent
- atenololBeta-adrenergic blocking agent
timolol · inhibition · norepinephrine · epinephrine · adrenaline · selectivity · half-life · lipophilic
Circulatory system's pump
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
myocardium · ischemia · coronary · infarction · cardiomyopathy · atrium · ventricle · electrocardiogram
Therapeutic substance for illness
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- pillSolid medicine dose
side-effects · contraindications · adherence · refill · generic · brand-name · fatigue · dizziness
Beta-blocker for eyes
Fear of public display
- stage-frightFear of public performance
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- sweatingMoisture through pores
nervousness · audition · musicians · off-label · situational · shaking · jitters
Medication lowering blood pressure
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
circulation · stroke · renal · vasoconstriction · pulse · vascular · renin · arterial
receptor
Signal-receiving molecule
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- metoprololBeta-adrenergic blocking agent
atenolol · timolol · inhibition · norepinephrine · epinephrine · adrenaline · selectivity · half-life · lipophilic · hydrophilic
heart
Circulatory system's pump
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
palpitations · myocardium · ischemia · coronary · infarction · cardiomyopathy · atrium · ventricle · electrocardiogram · cardiology
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
pill · side-effects · contraindications · adherence · refill · generic · brand-name · fatigue · dizziness · withdrawal
timolol
Beta-blocker for eyes
performance-anxiety
Fear of public display
- stage-frightFear of public performance
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
sweating · nervousness · audition · musicians · off-label · situational · shaking · jitters
antihypertensive
Medication lowering blood pressure
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
arteries · circulation · stroke · renal · vasoconstriction · pulse · vascular · renin · arterial
- blood pressuresystolic, diastolic, readings, cuff, hypotension
- Anti-DopingWADA, banned substances, drug testing, NADA, doping control
- Diabetes Causesobesity, insulin resistance, sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, age
- libido killersantiandrogens, anti-androgens, antiandrogen, saltpeter, bromide
beta-blockersalbuterol
Bronchodilator for asthma
epinephrine · salbutamol · adrenaline · norepinephrine · catecholamines
beta-blockersstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
amphetamines · cocaine · methamphetamine · ephedrine · adrenaline