Beta-blockers (also known as beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents) are used to treat many different conditions.
Common uses include:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Angina.
- Heart failure.
- Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat).
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Less common uses include:
- Prevention of migraine.
- Overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis).
- Anxiety conditions.
- Tremor.
They can also be used as eye drops to treat glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes).