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Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agents - Systemic

Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agents *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
*** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For the beta-blockers, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to the beta-blocker drug prescribed. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Use of some beta-blockers during pregnancy has been associated with low blood sugar, breathing problems, a lower heart rate and low blood pressure in the newborn infant. Other reports have not shown unwanted effects on the newborn infant. Animal studies have shown some beta-blockers to cause problems in pregnancy when using in doses many times the usual human dose. Before taking any of these medication, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether bisoprolol, carteolol, or penbutolol passes into breast milk. All other beta-blockers pass into breast milk. Problems such as slow heartbeat, low blood pressure and trouble in breathing have been reported in nursing babies. Mothers who are taking beta-blockers and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Some of these medication have been using in child and, in effective doses, have not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in child than they do in adults.

Elderly care

Some side effects are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of beta-blockers. Always beta-blockers may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly diseaseds.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking or receiving a beta-blocker it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of the beta blockers. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: 








  

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