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What are the differences between each type of beta blocker?
Interesting. I've heard of beta blockers with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. What sets them apart from the other two types?
Beta blockers with ISA not only block beta receptors but also have a partial agonist effect on them, which means they stimulate the receptors to a lesser extent than actual agonists. They are sometimes used in patients with asthma or other lung diseases, as they have less impact on breathing function.