I. Introduction
II. The Autonomic Nervous System And Beta Blockers
1. Beta Receptors
III. Pharmacological Effects And Profile Of Beta Blockers
1. Characteristics That Differentiate Beta Blockers
2. Pharmacologic Similarities of Beta Blockers
3. Classifications of Beta Blockers
4. Prescribing Information
IV. Disease States And Beta Blockers
1. Asthma or Bronchospastic Disease
2. Diabetes Mellitus
V. Beta Blockers And Cardiovascular Diseases
1. Angina Pectoris
2. Atrial Fibrillation
3. Mild to Moderate Heart Failure
4. Hypertension
5. Myocardial Infarction
6. Ventricular Arrhythmias
VI. Beta Blocker Overdose
1. Toxic Doses of Beta Blockers
2. Overdose Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
VII. Summary