VPT 321: Veterinary Neuropharmacology (2+1) copy 1

β-adrenergic receptors antagonists

β - ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST

• Depending on the selectivity for β-receptor blockade, these are grouped as follows:
  • Non selective β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta 1 and 2). Eg: Propranolol, Nadolol, Pindolol, Timolol, Sotalol.
  • Selective β-adrenergic receptor antagonists
    • Selective β₁-adrenergic receptor antagonists. Eg: Metoprolol, Atenolol, and Esmolol
    • Selective β₂-adrenergic receptor antagonist. Eg: Butoxamine.