Beta Blockers
The beta blockers (examples: atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol)
act as competitive antagonists at the adrenergic beta receptors.
The newer agents tend to be more selective for the cardiac (beta-1)
receptors which allows for decreased systemic side effects. Most of
the generic names for beta blockers end with "olol".
INDICATIONS
angina
anxiety
atrial fibrillation
atrial flutter
esophageal varices
ethanol withdrawal
glaucoma
hypertension
hypertensive emergency
hypotension induction
idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
migraine prophylaxis
myocardial infarction prophylaxis
myocardial infarction
ocular hypertension
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
perioperative hypertension
pheochromocytoma
portal hypertension
scleroderma renal crisis
thyrotoxicosis
tremor
variceal bleeding prophylaxis
ventricular arrhythmias
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Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
alopecia (highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting
in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body)
angina
asthenia (medical term for muscle weakness)
AV block
bronchospasm
cardiac arrest
depression
diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
diarrhea
dizziness
dyspepsia (means 'bad digestion' and is commonly known as indigestion)
dyspnea (significant breathlessness)
edema
ejaculation dysfunction
elevated hepatic enzymes
exfoliative dermatitis
fatigue
hallucinations
headache
heart failure
hepatic necrosis
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
hypotension
impotence
insomnia
jaundice
lacrimation
libido decrease
myalgia
nausea/vomiting
nightmares
ocular irritation
orthostatic hypotension
paresthesias
peripheral vasoconstriction
peripheral edema
pharyngitis
priapism
pruritus
QT prolongation
sinus bradycardia
skin hyperpigmentation
syncope
torsade de pointes
urinary retention
ventricular fibrillation
ventricular tachycardia
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Fludrocortisone Acetate otherwise known as Florinef is a very common treatment for people with dysautonomia.
Some common problems seen with this drug are:
Musculoskeletal: muscle weakness,steroid myopathy, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis,vertebral
compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, pathologic fracture of long bones, and spontaneous
fractures.
Gastrointestinal:peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, pancreatitus, abdominal distention, and
ulcerative esophagitis.
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