Interactions | Ebrantil®

Interactions If Ebrantil® is taken at the same time as alpha-receptor blockers, other vasodilators or other antihypertensive drugs, or if there is a condition of volume deficiency (e.g. diarrhea or vomiting) or if alcohol is consumed, Ebrantil® may result in increased blood pressure reduction. If cimetidine is taken at the same time as Ebrantil®, the … Interactions | Ebrantil®

Mode of action of Metroprolol | Metoprolol

Mode of action of Metroprolol Metoprolol belongs to the group of beta-blockers. Drugs of this group block the so-called beta-adrenoreceptors. By blocking these receptors, the effect of the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline is reduced or prevented. The main effects of drugs such as Metohexal are therefore on heart rate and blood pressure. Beta-blockers can … Mode of action of Metroprolol | Metoprolol

Contraindications of Metoprolol | Metoprolol

Contraindications of Metoprolol Since the beta-receptors are not only located at the heart and vessels, but also at the eyes, lungs or fat cells, side effects can of course occur at these structures as well when taking beta-receptor blockers. Especially at the beginning of the medication intake, fatigue, sleep disorders, increased sweating or even headaches … Contraindications of Metoprolol | Metoprolol

Metoprolol

Definition Metoprolol/metohexal belongs to the group of so-called beta-receptor blockers. Beta-blockers are therefore opponents at the beta-receptors. Beta-blockers are used primarily in the cardiovascular system, e.g. to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), as part of a heart attack or in the event of heart failure (cardiac insufficiency). Beta-receptors are not only found on the heart … Metoprolol

Interactions | Beloc Zok Mite

Interactions The following medications may interact with Belok Zok Mite® when used in combination with it: Other antihypertensive drugs: The combination of Belok Zok Mite® (as well as all other beta-blockers) with other antihypertensive drugs (e.g. diuretics (water tablets), nitrates, calcium antagonists) can lead to an excessive lowering of blood pressure, so here the dosage … Interactions | Beloc Zok Mite

Side effects of ACE inhibitors

Definition ACE inhibitors are a group of drugs that belong to the antihypertensives (blood pressure lowering drugs). What exactly are the side effects? When taking an ACE inhibitor, the following side effects may occur: Headache Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Nervousness Depression Diarrhoea (diarrhoea) Constipation (constipation) Bronchitis Excessive drop in blood pressure (hypotension) Taste sensations Liver damage … Side effects of ACE inhibitors

Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Introduction Beta-blockers are a group of drugs that are mainly used to treat arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) or cardiac arrhythmia. It takes advantage of the fact that receptors, which are located in the heart muscle, are blocked by a beta-blocker and thus adrenaline cannot be applied to them. Adrenaline is a substance that raises … Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Load test | Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Load test If patients suffer from high blood pressure or cardiac arrhythmia, they should also have a stress ECG if a beta-blocker is used, if it is planned to take up sports activities. Usually on a bicycle the patient has to pedal until a certain load is reached. At the same time, the heart currents … Load test | Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Beta blockers as doping agents in sport | Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Beta blockers as doping agents in sport Of course, the desired, or even the undesired, effects of beta-blockers can be used as a method of doping, even in sports. Especially in sports that require great accuracy and full concentration, beta blockers clearly have a performance-enhancing effect. By taking beta-blockers, tension and nervousness before competitions can … Beta blockers as doping agents in sport | Beta-blockers and sport – how does that go together?

Beta blocker against migraine

Introduction Another recent application of the beta-blocker is migraine. In this case, beta-blockers are initially not used for the direct acute treatment of migraine, but for prevention. Especially for patients who suffer from strong and regular migraine attacks that recur at regular intervals, a preventive treatment with beta-blockers should be considered. When beta-blockers are used … Beta blocker against migraine