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What are effects of beta blockers?

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All β-blockers lower blood pressure in hypertension do not induce postural hypotension, because the α-adrenoceptors remain functional. normal sympathetic control of the vasculature is maintained. β-Blockers are also effective in treating: angina, cardiac arrhythmias,myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, prophylaxis of migraine headaches. The names of all β-blockers end in “-olol” except for labetalol and carvedilol.


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