Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table Metoprolol: • Receptors: β1 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression of PACs/PVCs, Suppression of VT, Stable angina, Acute coronary syndrome, Post-MI, Heart failure (2nd line) Esmolol (IV only) • Receptors: β1 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter Acebutolol (β1), Pindolol (β1, β2) • Indications: Situations in which ß blocker indicated in pt w/o CAD/HF but limited by side effects, Inappropriate sinus tach (2nd line?) Atenolol • Receptors: β1 • Indications: Stable angina, Hypertension (but not superior to placebo!) Propranolol • Receptors: β1, β2 • Indications: Stable angina, Essential tremor, Migraine prophylaxis, Variceal bleed prophylaxis Carvedilol • Receptors: β1, β2, α1 • Indications: Heart failure (1st line) Labetalol • Receptors: β1, β2, α1 • Indications: Hypertension - Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedi #Beta #Blockers #Pharmacology #Comparison #Table #Receptors #cardiology
