masks hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetics Respiratory: Rare bronchospasm (less likely due to 1 selectivity) Others: Cold extremities, sleep disturbances Contraindications Severe bradycardia Heart block (2nd/3rd degree) Decompensated heart failure Severe asthma or COPD (use caution) Drug Interactions Other antihypertensives additive hypotension Antiarrhythmics additive bradycardia / AV block NSAIDs may reduce antihypertensive effect Class: Cardioselective 1-blocker Effect: HR, contractility, BP Major adverse effects: Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue Uses: Hypertension, angina, post-MI, arrhythmias Mnemonic for Beta-Blocker Effects (HR & BP): BB lowers BP & beats (HR) To view or add a comment, sign in Beta Blockers Definition Beta blockers are drugs that block -adrenergic receptors, reducing the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) on the heart, lungs, and vasculature
The STEP trials demonstrated that participants lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, depending on lifestyle adherence and consistency with medication
This hormone regulates blood sugar, which is important because sugar is a main source of energy for many cells
contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension and seizure disorders Orlistat (Xenical, Alli): Lipase inhibitor reducing dietary fat absorption, with modest 3-4% weight loss
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The vermillion of the lips which is the part that most people refer to when talking about the lips can range in color from very light pink to brown
