Examples of oral beta blockers include:
- Acebutolol (Sectral)
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
- Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL)
- Nadolol (Corgard)
- Nebivolol (Bystolic)
- Propranolol (Inderal LA, InnoPran XL)
Drugs that prevent the stimulation of the adrenergic receptors responsible for increased cardiac action by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. Beta blockers are used to control heart rhythm, treat angina, and reduce high blood pressure. They are also prescribed for anxiety. Examples of oral beta blockers include:
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