Beta blockers that block β2 receptors may cause shortness of breath in asthmatics. As with other drugs used for treating high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction may occur. Beta blockers may cause low or high blood glucose and mask the symptoms oflow blood glucose(hypoglycemia) in people wit...
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For example, in ahypertensivepatient withasthma, it may be inadvisable to prescribe a beta-blocker, as these drugs can aggravate that respiratory condition. Similarly, in patientsproneto constipation (the elderly, for example) use of certain calcium channel blockers might best be avoided -- along...
ACE inhibitors is a class of drugs prescribed to control high blood pressure; and for the treatment and prevention of heart attacks, heart failure, and prevent kidney disease. Common side effects are headache, cough, rash, dizziness, and chest pain. Drug
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Beware of severe hypertension in patients on non-cardioselective beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol) Not to be confused with adrenaline 1:10,000, used in cardiac arrest Adrenaline 1:10,000 This concentration of adrenaline (1mg/10ml) is given incardiac arrestor for patients who are hypotensive aft...
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are also commonly known as starch blockers or carb blockers. The actions, side effects and contraindications of these drugs are discussed in detail under Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors. Incretin Mimetics Exenatide, Liraglutide Ask a Doctor Online Now! Also known as glucagon-...
Examples of hormones are corticosteroids (from the adrenal cortex), growth hormone (from the pituitary gland) and androgens (from the testes).Types of Hormones Refer to the drug classes listed below for further information. 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors adrenal cortical steroids corticotropin gluco...
Drugs are selected based on safety, efficacy, cost and how they compare to other drugs currently on the list. How member payment is determined This list shows prescription drug products in tiers. Generally, each drug is placed into one of three or four member payment tiers: generic, Preferred...