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Classification of attributes of different β blocker drugs
| β Blocker | Cardioselectivity | Intrinsic sympathomimetic activity |
|---|---|---|
| Acebutolol | – | – |
| Alprenolol | – | + |
| Atenolol | + | – |
| Betaxolol | + | – |
| Carvedilol | – | – |
| Labetalol | – | – |
| Metoprolol | + | – |
| Oxprenolol | – | + |
| Pindolol | – | + |
| Practolol | + | + |
| Propranolol | – | – |
| Sotalol | – | – |
| Timolol | – | – |
| Xamoterol | + | + |
+=Significant activity; –=no significant activity.
