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Drugs on the CVS

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What is the mode of action of beta blockers and/or beta-adrenoreceptors antagonists

Author: Lapras Fan



Answer:

Blocks sympathetic action Act at Beta-1 adrenoreceptors in the heart Decreases the slope of pacemaker potential in the SA node Can prevent supraventricular tachycardias and arrythmias Also reduces Oxygen demand so it reduces myocardial ischaemia which is beneficial post MI


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