Banihani S A
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Title: Beta-blockers and sperm function
Biography
Biography: Banihani S A
Abstract
Beta-blockers (or histamine-2 receptor antagonists) are a subtype of acid reducers commonly used to treat the acid-related gastrointestinal diseases (i.e., ulcer, dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal refl ux disease). Even though, these drugs, especially ranitidine and famotidine, are commonly used worldwide, their eff ects on sperm function are still indistinct. This work integratively discusses and summarizes the eff ect of B-blockers on sperm function. The eff ects of nizatidine and ranitidine on sperm function are still controversial. Cimetidine has adverse eff ects on sperm function. In contrast, to date, famotidine does not appear to alter sperm function. Further studies are considered very signifi cant to explain the role of B-blockers on sperm
function.
