β-blockers

Beta-blockers are medications that reduce the effects of adrenaline on your heart and blood vessels. They help lower heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and reduce the heart's workload. This makes them useful for treating conditions like high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), irregular heartbeats, and sometimes anxiety. By blocking specific receptors called beta receptors, these drugs help control how fast and forcefully your heart beats. They’re often prescribed to protect the heart, especially after a heart attack, and must be used under medical supervision to manage potential side effects.