Lack of effect of prenalterol on dialysis-associated hypotension.
Prenalterol, a cardio selective beta adrenergic receptor antagonist was given perorally in doses from 20-150 mg/day in three patients with dialysis associated hypotension. No effect on blood pressure was seen over several months during this treatment.
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011217:Practolol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011294:Prenalterol; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D011294:Prenalterol; D011217:Practolol