Adimolol

Adimolol is a beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris. It is a non-selective beta blocker with additional alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocking properties.

Pharmacology

Adimolol is a non-selective beta blocker, meaning it blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. This results in a decrease in heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure. Additionally, adimolol has alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocking properties, which further helps to lower blood pressure.

Clinical Use

Adimolol is used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Side Effects

Like other beta blockers, adimolol can cause a variety of side effects. These may include bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), fatigue, and dizziness. In some cases, it may also cause bronchospasm, particularly in patients with asthma or other respiratory diseases.

See Also

• Beta blocker
• Hypertension
• Angina pectoris
• Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor

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