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Beta Blocker Overdose Drugs
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Can you die from beta blocker overdose?
Your heart: Too much beta blocker medicine can slow down your heart so much that it can stop. ...Read more
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Beta Blocker Overdose (Definition)
Beta blockers basically block specific receptors in your body from responding to adrenaline. The most common effects of taking too much beta blocker is a slow heart rate but it people with other heart disease can also cause heart failure. In people with asthma or COPD, difficulty breathing can occur. Other issues include low blood sugar, high potassium and in extreme ...Read more
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What are the most common symptoms of beta blocker overdose?
Low heart rate...: Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and some forms of tachyarrythmias (ie high heart rate rhythmn problems). An overdose of these medicines typically results in low heart rate and low blood pressure, which may be life-threatening, depending on the drug and dosage ingested. It is necessary to be evaluated in the er and possibly admitted for continued cardiac monitoring. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Beta blocker overdose?
Many symptoms: Beta blockers basically block specific receptors in your body from responding to adrenaline. The most common effects of taking too much beta blocker is a slow heart rate but it people with other heart disease can also cause heart failure. In people with asthma or COPD, difficulty breathing can occur. Other issues include low blood sugar, high potassium and in extreme cases coma or seizures. ...Read more
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Beta blocker overdose fatal?
Can be, not usually: Beta blockers can slow the heart, decrease blood pressure, cause abnormal heart rhythms (even fatal ones), cause bronchospasm (asthma/wheezing), heart failure, mental status changes, rash, allergic reactions. May require aggressive medical rx, especially if taken with other meds. ...Read more
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Antidote for beta blocker overdose?
Answer: If severe or symptomatic, intravenous pressers (drugs that mimic adrenaline) and/or temporary pacing is needed. This is not to be tried at home kids! if not severe and patient young/healthy, might only need close monitoring and IV fluids in icu. I hope this person is in a hospital! ...Read more
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What is the treatment for beta blocker overdose?
Combination: If ingested within 2 hours of receiving treatment, activated charcoal will be given. Otherwise, the physician will use Atropine if patient is bradycardic and glucagon to enhance contractility. If refractory to the aforementioned drugs, then calcium and Insulin with dextrose can be administered. ...Read more
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How do people treat b-blocker overdose?
Go to Hospital: Determine the exact medication & if intentional ( suicide attempt ). Standard treatment of serious irregular or slow heart rate is performed & seizures are treated as usual. Hospitalization, observation & treatment are necessary until beta blocker effect has resolved. Do not "wait it out" at home. ...Read more
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My father was diagnosed with b-blocker overdose. Should I be worried for him?
Possibly: It can be dangerous and deadly, but if managed and monitored properly, there should be no long term issues. ...Read more
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Describe the features of a b-blocker overdose.?
Slow heart rate: The heart rate and blood pressure drop, in some cases the person may become confused or lethargic. If severe overdose cardiac arrest can occur. ...Read more
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What effects do beta-blocker drugs have on a big presentation?
Actually may help: Performance anxiety, or colloquially, stage fright, or fear of public performances, may be mitigated by small doses of beta-blockers. Should only be used under you doctor's supervision, since there are adverse effects possible for which your doctor can screen you. ...Read more
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Is bisoperal fumerate a beta blocker? What, in your opinion, is the best rate control drug for AF?
BBlocker: Drugs that prolong AV nodal refractoriness include ?-adrenergic receptor blockers, nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, and digitalis glycosides. In an analysis of the AFFIRM study, ?-blockers were more successful than calcium channel blockers in achieving rate control - 70% versus 54%, respectively. Check this Article http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/124/24/2746.full ...Read more
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What antihypertensive drug belongs to the beta-blocker class of drugs?
Many: Beta blockers include: metoprolol, carvedilol, bisoprolol, nebivolol, atenolol, nadolol, sotalol, esmolol, acebutolol are a few. Some of them are more useful in CHF, others for angina, arrhythmias and most for hypertension ...Read more
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What are the means by which beta-blocker drugs help in treatment of angina?
Beta blockers: They reduced heart rate and therefore oxygen consumption by the heart. ...Read more
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I overdosed on levothyroxcin when my numbers get back up will i be able to stop using the beta blocker?
Yes : You'll be able to stop beta blockers once you are euthyroid again, at the discretion of your doctor. More importantly, sounds like you'll benefit from professional therapeutic counseling. ...Read more
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Hi I suffer from anxiety and was prescribed 3.125 mg of coreg (carvedilol) a beta blocker. Is this drug safe?
Yes: Good drug. Can be very helpful. Should help you with your anxiety symptoms. ...Read more
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Resubmitted #: inderal (propranolol) is a beta blocker. Are their any advantages of it over any other drug in its class? I doubt it. Speech making, perhaps?
Inderal (propranolol): Inderal (propranolol) is used in migraine control, essential tremor treatment, for anxiety or panic attacks, hypertension, and for heart rate control. In the absence if bronchial asthma or diabetes Inderal is a great alternative when treating a oerson with one or more of the above conditions. Althouth is not hanit gorming it annot be stopped abruptly and requires slow tapering specially in the presence of known cardiac conditions. ...Read more
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Im from the uk, age 16, im currently taking 1/2 beta blocker 3 times a day to stop me from taking a panic attack etc w
Could i overdose on this much and what times.should.i take these at?
Dose dependent: Beta blockers may be considered an off label "anxiolytic" (anti-anxiety drug), but the reality is that doctors appear to have no idea how it works. That should be a fairly clear warning sign as to why beta blockers should not be your first choice when it comes to your anxiety treatment. Scientists have no idea why beta blockers appear to reduce anxiety. Pl consult your GP re optimal dosing. ...Read more
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Why is it that propranolol, a beta-blocker drug is given to a patient with double outlet right ventricle?
To relax the heart: Some patients with double outlet right ventricle have abnormally thick muscle bundles that block the flow of blood to the lungs when the heart contracts. When the blockage is severe the oxygen level in the body can drop to dangerous levels. Beta blockers such as Propranolol reduce the strength of the heart's contraction allowing more blood to pass to the lungs and can improve the oxygen level. ...Read more
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What is the drug of choice for controlling pacs and afib? Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker?
PACs and afib: Of these two usually beta blockers are better tolerated and have a somewhat lower side effect profile. There are also some who feel that beta blockers are better at preventing afib. ...Read more
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What are the best anti-hypertensive drugs to be given for a patient with hyperlipidemia (beta-blocker vs ACE inhibitor)?
Depends on co-morbid: Depends on other co-morbidities. That is, if hypertensive patient is also diabetic, then ACE inhibitor. If patient is hypertensive and has a history of coronary disease, then ACE inhib and beta-blocker given their secondary benefits, etc. Each patient is unique and the whole pic needs to be considered. ...Read more
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