title: Update on beta blockers.
abstract: Beta adrenergic blockers have been one of the most prescribed category of drugs during the past 15 years. Recently, many new beta blockers have been introduced because they have unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties that benefit patients. The purpose of this article is to review the pharmacological properties and clinical uses of beta blockers. The latter part of this review will discuss the anesthesia implications of this group of drugs.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D014665:Vasodilator Agents