Table 6.

β-Blockers available in Iran

Drug	Drug form	Initial dosage	Maximum dose	Daily dose
Atenolol*	Tab (50 mg, 100 mg)	25 mg	100 mg	1
Metoprolol*	Immediate release Tab (50 mg)	50 mg	200 mg	1-2
	Extended release Tab (47.5 mg)	47.5 mg	190 mg	1
Propanolol**	Tab (10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg)	40 mg	160 mg	2
Carvedilol§	Tab (6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg)	6.25 mg	50 mg	2

^*Selective β1–Blocker

^**Non-Selective β1–Blocker

^§If patient's weight ≥ 70 kg, carvedilol dosage is 50 mg twice a day

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