Classification of Adrenergic Blockers

CLASSIFICATION

I. Alpha receptor blocking agents

a. Beta halo alkyl amines

i. Dibenamine

ii. Phenoxy benzamine

b. Natural and dehydrogenated ergot alkaloids

c. Imidazole derivatives

d. Quinazolines

e. Miscellaneous 

Indoramine 

Yohimbine 

Chlorpromazine

II. Beta-receptor blocking agents

a. β-Blockers with membrane stabilizing activity and intrinsic sympathomimetic property

i. Oxprenalol

ii. Pindalol

b. Specific β-blockers

i. Timolol

ii. Nodalol

c. β-blockers with membrane stabilizing activity

i. Propranolol

d. β-blockers with cardio selective action

i. Acebutolol

ii. Atenolol

iii. Metaprolol

iv. Esmolol

e. β-Blockers with α-blocking property

i. Labetolol

ii. Carvediol