Alpha blockers are substances that antagonize alpha receptors which are located primarily in smooth muscle. This acts to vasodilate in the arterial system and, thus, these agents are used to treat ...

Carvedilol and labetalol are non-selective beta-blockers that also block alpha-1 receptors. Propranolol and metoprolol are lipid soluble beta-blockers and can be used to treat anxiety, migraine ...

Discover how common heart medications combat oxidative stress and inflammation from aircraft noise pollution. Image Credit: Steve Mann / Shutterstock In a recent article in the journal ...