Beta-adrenergic blockers. Choosing among them
Vlietstra, R.E.; McGoon, M.D.
Postgraduate Medicine 76(3): 71
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 6147832 Document Number: 234943
The six currently available beta-adrenergic blocking agents have significant and clinically important differences in their potency, selectivity, partial agonist effect, lipid solubility, and cost. These differences account for many of the observed variations in drug action and dosage scheduling as well as for some of the side effects. Careful choices within this group may lead to more effective treatment.
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