Analysis on usage of β-receptor blocking drugs

Key words: 
• β-receptor antagonists /
• DDD /
• usage frequency of drugs

Abstract: Objective To investigate the status and tendency of β-receptor antagonists usage, and offer scientific basis for reasonable usage of the drugs in clinic treatment. Methods The data of β-receptor antagonists usage in Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital during 2003 to 2004 were collected and analyzed. Results The expense and frequency of β-receptor antagonists usage increase year by year. Conclusion The usage of p-receptor antagonists is reasonable in our hospital. The second generation of β-receptor antagonists, such as metoprolol and atenolol, are dominant in clinic use.