Pharmacologic Substance
bisoprolol
Brand Names:
Zebeta; Ziac
Effect:
Decreased Blood Pressure; Negative Chronotropy; Negative Inotropy
May Treat:
Angina Pectoris;
Heart Failure;
Hypertension;
Myocardial Infarction;
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
More Information:
Definitions related to bisoprolol:
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A cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of HYPERTENSION and ANGINA PECTORIS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist with antihypertensive activity and devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Bisoprolol selectively and competitively binds to and blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, thereby decreasing cardiac contractility and rate. This leads to a reduction in cardiac output and lowers blood pressure. In addition, bisoprolol prevent the release of renin, a hormone secreted by the kidneys that causes constriction of blood vessels.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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