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2 Cardiovascular system
02-04 Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs

Atenolol
Formulary

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Atenolol injection
Formulary

5mg/10ml injection


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Bisoprolol
Formulary
  • 5mg & 10mg tablets.
  • 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg & 7.5mg tablets

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Carvedilol
Formulary

For use in the treatment of heart failure only.


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Labetalol
Formulary

Tablets: 100mg, 200mg, 400mg


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Labetalol injection
Formulary

50mg/10ml and 100mg/20ml


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Metoprolol
Formulary

Tablets: 50mg, 100mg


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Metoprolol injection
Formulary

Injection: 5mg/5ml 


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Propranolol
Formulary

10mg, 40mg, 80mg tablets

Do not initiate propranolol for people with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or panic disorder. Propranolol is not included in NICE guidance (NICE CG113).

All other indications:

  • Only prescribe following a full risk-benefit discussion, including toxicity risks.
  • Avoid prescribing to people at risk of self-harm or overdose, including where co-morbidities increase this risk.
  • For short-term management of physical symptoms of situational anxiety (e.g. palpitations, tremor):
    • Prescribe limited quantities
    • Consider maximum 7 days’ supply
    • Be mindful of stockpiling.

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Propranolol injection
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Sotalol
Formulary

Treatment should only be initiated on the advice of a cardiologist. 


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Landiolol
Formulary

300 mg powder for solution for infusion

Refractory atrial tachydysrhythmias with reduced LV systolic dysfunction, and or hypotension.

Second line option where esmolol is not appropriate. The decision to initiate landiolol requires consultant intensivist approval and should be documented in the patient’s medical records. There is limited experience of infusions beyond 24 hours. If treatment goals are not achieved at 24 hours then consultant review is required and alternatives considered.


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Esmolol
Formulary

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Celiprolol Hydrochloride
Formulary
  • For specialist use in the treatment of patients who cannot tolerate other beta-blockers. Treatment should only be intiated on the advice of a cardiologist. 

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Nadolol
Formulary
  • Limited to use by cardiologists in patients with long QT syndrome/idiopathic ventricular fibrillation.
  • Liquid formulations (unlicensedunlicensed) can be obtained for use in children if necessary. Treatment should only be on the advice of a cardiologist.

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Nebivolol
Formulary
  • For specialist use in the treatment of patients who cannot tolerate other beta-blockers. Treatment should only be on the advice of a cardiologist.

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Propranolol
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160mg tablets


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