Some blood pressure medications are not the best choice anymore, either due to their side effects or limited effectiveness.

Alpha blockers are substances that antagonize alpha receptors which are located primarily in smooth muscle. This acts to vasodilate in the arterial system and, thus, these agents are used to treat ...

Management. The patient underwent surgical excision of all tumors after adequate preparation with alpha and beta blockers. Blood pressure normalized after surgery. The patient is examined ...

Atenolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart. This medication is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and to prevent heart pain and recurrence of heart attacks.

Researchers find new drug associations with floppy iris syndrome, including alpha-1 blockers, atypical antipsychotics, ...

An unlikely byproduct of the Oscars red-carpet coverage last Sunday? The mention of beta blockers by actor Rachel Sennott, who told a host that her pre-event routine is to “take that beta ...

Often used as a hypertension treatment drug, beta blockers may also be prescribed in cases of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and more, according to StatPearls.