TY - JOUR T1 - Metoprolol is not effective for preventing acute exacerbations in COPD JF - BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine JO - BMJ EBM SP - 220 LP - 220 DO - 10.1136/bmjebm-2019-111313 VL - 25 IS - 6 AU - Igho J Onakpoya Y1 - 2020/12/01 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/25/6/220.abstract N2 - Results of observational studies suggest that beta-blockers have a role in preventing acute exacerbations of COPD, however a recent randomised controlled trial demonstrates it may cause more harm than good. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Reductions in the frequency and severity of such exacerbations improve long-term clinical outcomes and quality of life.1 Previous meta-analyses of observational studies have suggested that beta-blockers may be beneficial in the management of COPD.2 3 The BLOCK COPD (Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD) study was a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial (n=532) that assessed the … ER -