Types

• Heart_failure_medication_group

Own Slots
	Slot Name	Value
	Alternatives
	CanImprove
	CautionWithMedicationsUsed
	Comment
	Contraindication
	CouldBeRelatedTo	Heart_failure_NYHA_class_II, Acute_myocardial_infarction, Severe_heart_failure, Myocardial_ischemia, Heart_failure_NYHA_class_IV, Arrhythmia, Reduced_left_ventricular_ejection_fraction, Atrial_fibrillation, Heart_failure_NYHA_class_III, Chronic_heart_failure
	Cui	C0001645
	Definition	Drugs that bind to but do not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of beta-adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic beta-antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches, and anxiety.
	DespiteReceivingTreatment
	DoNotUseWithMedicationGroup
	EspeciallyEffectiveAgainst	Reduced_left_ventricular_ejection_fraction
	Improves	Mortality, Hospitalization, Normal_physical_activity, Any_heart_failure_class, Sudden_death_incidence_decrease
	Incrementsmgday
	InitiatingDose
	MaintenanceDose
	MaximumRecommendedDailyDose
	MeanDailyDose
	RelevantSignOrSymptom
	SideEffect	Bradycardia, Myocardial_dysfunction, Low_blood_pressure_disorder, Worsening_heart_failure
	Synonyms	Beta-adrenoceptor
	TargetDose
	TitrationPeriod	2-4 weeks
	TreatmentStatus
	Treats
	UMLSSynonyms	Beta-blockers
	UsedTogetherWithMedication
	UsedWithMedicationGroup	Loop_diuretics_and_metolazone, Cardiac_glycosides, ACE_inhibitors
	UseWhenExistsIntoleranceOf
	UseWithTest

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