Mar 27, 2025 · Beta blockers are medicines that lower blood pressure. They also may be called beta-adrenergic blocking agents. These medicines block the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also …

Mar 29, 2025 · Calcium channel blockers are medicines used to lower blood pressure. They stop calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Calcium makes the heart and arteries …

Mar 27, 2025 · Alpha blockers are a type of blood pressure medicine. They stop a hormone called norepinephrine from tightening the muscles in the walls of smaller arteries and veins. So the blood …

Jan 21, 2026 · Puberty blockers can be used to delay the changes of puberty in transgender and gender-diverse youth who have started puberty. The medicines most often used for this purpose are …

Mar 28, 2025 · Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers are a type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Other names for this type of medicine are: Angiotensin receptor blockers. Angiotensin II receptor …

Apr 30, 2024 · Beta blockers that cause weight gain usually aren't tried unless other medicines haven't worked. But they may be used first for some heart conditions. Talk with your healthcare team about …

Dec 20, 2023 · Beta blockers slow the heart rate. Taking a beta blocker can keep your heart rate from going up the way it usually does when you exercise. So you might not be able to reach your target …

Feb 21, 2025 · Alpha-beta blockers. These medicines work similarly to beta blockers. They might be prescribed if you have high blood pressure and are at risk of heart failure. Central-acting agents. …

Mar 27, 2025 · Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, also called ACE inhibitors, are medicines that lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors prevent an enzyme in the body from making angiotensin 2, …

Apr 1, 2026 · Description Propranolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it …