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A medication used in the treatment of hypertension

Isotel is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure). It belongs to a class of medications known as beta blockers, which work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. This action helps to slow down the heart rate and reduce blood pressure, thereby decreasing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular complications.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

Isotel functions by inhibiting the beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart and blood vessels. By blocking these receptors, Isotel reduces the heart's workload and helps it to beat more regularly. This leads to a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, which is beneficial in treating hypertension and preventing related cardiovascular events.

Indications[edit]

Isotel is primarily indicated for the treatment of:

Dosage and Administration[edit]

The dosage of Isotel varies depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response to the medication. It is typically administered orally, with or without food. The dosage must be individualized and adjusted according to the patient's needs and response.

Side Effects[edit]

Common side effects of Isotel may include:

Serious side effects, although rare, can include:

Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Bronchospasm

Contraindications[edit]

Isotel is contraindicated in patients with:

Severe bradycardia
Asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cardiogenic shock
Second- or third-degree heart block

Drug Interactions[edit]

Isotel may interact with other medications, including:

Other antihypertensive drugs
Antiarrhythmic agents
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Related Pages[edit]

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-== Isotel: Equivalence in Functional Role ==
+{{Short description|A medication used in the treatment of hypertension}}
-An '''isotel''' is a substance that, although it may possess a distinct structural or chemical composition, mirrors the function or purpose of another substance. Its term can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, particularly the words ίσο (íso), signifying "same," and τέλος (télos), which denotes "purpose" or "end."<ref name="Etymology">Liddell, H. G. & Scott, R. (1940). ''A Greek-English Lexicon''. Oxford: Clarendon Press.</ref>
+'''Isotel''' is a pharmaceutical drug primarily used in the management of [[hypertension]] (high blood pressure). It belongs to a class of medications known as [[beta blockers]], which work by blocking the effects of the hormone [[epinephrine]], also known as adrenaline. This action helps to slow down the heart rate and reduce blood pressure, thereby decreasing the risk of [[stroke]], [[heart attack]], and other cardiovascular complications.
-== Origins and Historical Context ==
+==Mechanism of Action==
+Isotel functions by inhibiting the beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart and blood vessels. By blocking these receptors, Isotel reduces the heart's workload and helps it to beat more regularly. This leads to a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, which is beneficial in treating hypertension and preventing related cardiovascular events.
-The term "isotel" was first coined by the distinguished [[biochemistry|biochemist]], [[Roger J. Williams]]. Williams, in his extensive research, frequently explored the intricacies of substances and their counterparts that share similar functions. His observations and findings culminated in the formulation of this terminology.<ref name="Williams1943">Williams, R. J. (1943). Isotel, Isotelic. ''Science'', 98, 386.</ref>
+==Indications==
+Isotel is primarily indicated for the treatment of:
+* [[Hypertension]]
+* [[Angina pectoris]]
+* [[Heart failure]]
+* Prevention of [[myocardial infarction]]
-== Role in Biochemistry ==
+==Dosage and Administration==
+The dosage of Isotel varies depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response to the medication. It is typically administered orally, with or without food. The dosage must be individualized and adjusted according to the patient's needs and response.
-Despite "isotel" not being an everyday term in current biochemical jargon, its underlying concept holds considerable importance. Within the realm of biochemistry, there are myriad examples where varying molecules or ions adopt analogous roles, irrespective of their differing structural make-up.
+==Side Effects==
+Common side effects of Isotel may include:
+* [[Fatigue]]
+* [[Dizziness]]
+* [[Nausea]]
+* [[Cold extremities]]
-=== Notable Instances ===
+Serious side effects, although rare, can include:
-* In the study of enzyme kinetics, it's observed that enzymes might cater to different substrates, processing them due to their shared functional attributes, even if their structures differ.
+* [[Bradycardia]] (slow heart rate)
-* In the dynamics of cellular activities, diverse ions can be seen playing equivalent roles, be it in upholding osmotic balance or in signal transmission, attributed to their uniform functional impacts.
+* [[Hypotension]] (low blood pressure)
+* [[Bronchospasm]]
-== Implications in the Scientific World ==
+==Contraindications==
+Isotel is contraindicated in patients with:
+* Severe [[bradycardia]]
+* [[Asthma]] or severe [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] (COPD)
+* [[Cardiogenic shock]]
+* [[Second- or third-degree heart block]]
-The idea of isotels is not just limited to biochemistry; it has resonances in various scientific spheres. This notion emphasizes the fact that while there's often a linkage between structure and function, they aren't invariably connected. Circumstances arise where distinct structures can lead to similar functions — an observation that transcends disciplines, encompassing fields from physics to biology.
+==Drug Interactions==
+Isotel may interact with other medications, including:
+* Other [[antihypertensive]] drugs
+* [[Antiarrhythmic]] agents
+* [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] (NSAIDs)
-== Conclusions ==
+==Related Pages==
+* [[Beta blocker]]
+* [[Hypertension]]
+* [[Cardiovascular disease]]
-The idea of an isotel serves as a reminder of the intricacies and diversities in the natural world, illustrating that different structures can culminate in similar outcomes. It reinforces the importance of understanding not just the components of biological systems but also their interconnectedness and functional resemblances.
+[[Category:Beta blockers]]
+[[Category:Antihypertensive agents]]
-== See Also ==
-* [[Molecular structure]]
-* [[Enzymatic function]]
-* [[Cellular biology]]
-== References ==
-<references />
-[[Category:Biochemistry]]
-[[Category:Scientific terminology]]
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