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Clinical Trial
. 1984 Jul;59(7):670-2.
doi: 10.1136/adc.59.7.670.

Betaxolol and propranolol in glucagon stimulation of growth hormone

M Colle, J Battin, J P Coquelin, P Rochiccioli
Clinical Trial

Betaxolol and propranolol in glucagon stimulation of growth hormone

M Colle et al. Arch Dis Child. 1984 Jul.

Abstract

Both betaxolol and propranolol, beta blockers with different pharmacological properties, increase the reliability of somatotropic testing with glucagon. The combination of glucagon and betaxolol, however, is much better tolerated than that of glucagon and propranolol. The use of a beta 1 cardioselective adrenoceptor block for growth hormone testing is recommended.

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