title: Fetal and neonatal effects of the beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents.
abstract: The placental transfer of beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents has been well established in the last years. Randomized and/or controlled studies have given a less pessimistic view of the consequences of these drugs on the fetal and neonatal adaptation. In fact, the beta-blockers are able to produce hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory troubles in the newborn infant, troubles which are generally slight when the neonates are full-term. However, even if in good clinical conditions, this kind of neonate should be carefully monitored for at least the first 2 days of life.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001786:Blood Glucose