Adverse effects of Propranolol
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What is a potential adverse effect of using propranolol as an antihypertensive medication?
O Increased appetite
O Hypertension
O Increased heart rate
O Bradycardia
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Let's examine this pharmacology question regarding the medication propranolol.
Pharmacology: Adrenergic Antagonists
The question asks for a potential adverse effect of using propranolol as an antihypertensive medication. Let's start by identifying what kind of drug propranolol is.
Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker, meaning it blocks both beta one and beta two receptors in the body.
1. Mechanism: Non-selective $\beta$-blocker ($\beta_1$ and $\beta_2$)
Beta one receptors are primarily located in the heart. When these receptors are stimulated, they increase heart rate and contractility.
Beta-1 = Heart
Since propranolol is a blocker, it inhibits these effects. By blocking the beta-1 receptors in the heart, it leads to a decrease in heart rate.
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