Question

and should benerally not be used for patients with which type of autonomie system pulmonary disorders?

Answer 1

Drug that mimic or inhibit autonomic nervous system ( Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems) are known as Autonomic system drugs. That includes cholinergic agonist and antagonist ( Drugs that stimulates and inhibit parasympathetic nervous system) and Adrenergic agonist and antagonist ( Drugs that stimulates and inhibit sympathetic nervous system).

β₂ adrenoreceptor are present in the pulmonary tissue, which is responsible for bronchoconstrction (upon inhibition of β₂ adrenoreceptor) and dilation (upon Stimulation of β₂ adrenoreceptor).

Thus, generally non-selective beta-blockers (β-antagonists) are contraindicated in patent with pulmonary disorders because that cause bronchocontriction and worsen pulmonary condition.