Pharmacology Cardiovascular system be526d37

All are true about staing a beta-blocker therapy in a patient with congestive hea failure except:

They should be staed with maximum dose

They should be gradually increased over weeks

Special precautions should be taken in cases of NYHA class III and IV

Carvedilol and metoprolol are the preferred drugs.

High-Yield Explanation

Beta-blocker is useful in mild to moderate hea failure. Staing dose should be very low then titration upward as tolerated to a target level. Sudden stoppage of beta-blockers is also not recommended (REF. Essential of medical pharmacology KD TRIPATHI 8th Edition)

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