Cardiac Medications

BETA BLOCKERS
TYPES:	Blocadren (Timolol) Cartrol (Carteolol) Coreg (Carvedilol) Corgard (Nadolol) Inderal (Propranolol) Kerlone (Betaxalol) Levatol (Penbutolol) Lopressor (Metoprolol) Normodyne or Trandate (Labetalol) Sectral (Acebutolol) Tenormin (Atenolol) Toprol XL (Metoprolol succinate) Visken (Pindolol) Zebeta (Bisoprolol)
BASIC ACTION:	Slows heart rate Decreases blood pressure Decreases the work load of the heart
USES:	Angina (chest pain) Hypertension (high blood pressure) Antiarrhythmic effect (irregular heart beats) Myocardial infarction (to decrease the work load of the heart)
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:	Decreased energy Decreased exercise tolerance Shortness of breath Dizziness Sleep disturbances Impotence
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:	Do not stop taking medication unless instructed by physician. It can be dangerous to stop abruptly. Follow physicians instructions carefully. Consult physician or pharmacist before using over-the-counter cold or allergy products.