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Description
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A beta-adrenergic antagonist that has been used in the emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. [PubChem] |
| Indication |
Used in the emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. |
| Pharmacology |
Practolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that has been used in the emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Beta blockers inhibit normal epinephrine-mediated sympathetic actions, but have minimal effect on resting subjects. That is, they reduce the effect of excitement/physical exertion on heart rate and force of contraction and dilation of blood vessels. |
| Toxicity |
Symptoms of overdose include abdominal irritation, central nervous system depression, coma, extremely slow heartbeat, heart failure, lethargy, low blood pressure, and wheezing.
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