title: Treatment of hypertension with the aid of beta-adrenergic blocking drugs.
abstract: Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs have become a recognized addition to the hypotensive agents. This article reviews the current beta-blocking agents, with regard to their usage, side-effects and role in the treatment of hypertension.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004232:Diuretics; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012083:Renin / Q000097:blood; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors; D012083:Renin