How to Take Nonselective Beta Blockers for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated regarding how to take nonselective Beta blockers for management of hypertension as below: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the [...]

Nonselective Beta Blockers and Mechanism of Action for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on nonselective Beta blockers and mechanism of action used for management of hypertension as follows: Nonselective Beta blockers are drugs that inhibit the action of adrenaline on both the Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors. Inhibition of Beta-1 receptors result in slowing of heart rate and decreases the force of contraction of heart muscle. Inhibition of Beta-2 receptors result in vasoconstriction and bronchoconstriction. Vasoconstriction results in increased blood pressure and bronchoconstriction results in reduced [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Mixed Arterial and Venous Vasodilators-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using mixed arterial and venous vasodilators as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Mixed arterial and venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of these medications, report this [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Mixed Arterial and Venous Vasodilators-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using mixed arterial and venous vasodilators as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by mixed arterial and venous vasodilators. Mixed arterial and venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with [...]

Contraindications for Mixed Arterial and Venous Vasodilators Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for mixed arterial and venous vasodilators use as follows: Mixed arterial and venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of these medications, report this to your physician immediately. Mixed arterial and venous vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of vasodilators in these individuals can result [...]