Nonselective beta-blockers (common brand name and the year of their approval for use in the United States) include propranolol (Inderal, 1967), nadolol (CorGard, 1979), pindolol (Visken, 1982), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate, 1984), penbutolol (Levatol, 1987), sotalol (Betapace, 1992), carvedilol (Coreg, 1995), and ...

What are non-selective beta-blockers?

Background. Beta-blockers are a class of drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Nonselective beta-blockers are a subclass of beta-blockers including propranolol (Inderal), nadolol (Corgard), etc. We asked how much this subclass of drugs lower blood pressure.

Is metoprolol a nonselective beta-blocker?

The nonselective beta-blockers (e.g., timolol and propranolol) are the most susceptible to cause these changes, followed by partially beta-1 selective agents (e.g., metoprolol and atenolol).