The toxic effect of Beta receptor antagonists includes all the following EXCEPT____________?

Correct answer: D. Precipitate migrainic effect

  • A. Hypoglycemic episodes in diabetes
  • B. Worsening of preexisting asthma
  • C. Ischemic cardiac episode on abrupt discontinuation
  • D. Precipitate migrainic effect

Explanation

Abrupt beta-blocker withdrawal can precipitate angina or myocardial ischaemia, and beta-blockers can worsen asthma and mask hypoglycaemia. They are generally used to prevent migraine, so precipitating a migrainic effect is the exception.

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