title: Aspects of the pharmacology of beta-adrenoceptor agonists and antagonists.
abstract: A short review is given of the distribution of and effects mediated through beta-receptors. The pharmacodynamic profiles of some beta-receptor agonists and antagonists are briefly outlined and the clinical advantages and disadvantages of different pharmacodynamic properties are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists