North East and North Cumbria
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2 Cardiovascular system
02-04 Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs

Atenolol
First Choice

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Propranolol
First Choice

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Atenolol Injection
Formulary
  • 5mg/10ml injection

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Labetalol Injection
Formulary
  • 50mg/10ml and 100mg/20ml

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Metoprolol Injection
Formulary
  • Injection: 5mg/5ml 

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Propranolol Injection
Formulary

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Bisoprolol
Formulary
  • 5mg & 10mg tablets.
  • 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg & 7.5mg tablets - for use in the treatment of heart failure only. The 5mg and 10mg tablets should be used where possible - cheaper than other strengths.

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Carvedilol
Formulary
  • For use in the treatment of heart failure only.

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Esmolol
Formulary

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Labetalol
Formulary
  • Tablets: 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, 400mg

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Metoprolol
Formulary
  • Tablets: 50mg, 100mg
  • SR Tablets: 200mg 

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Sotalol
Formulary
  • Treatment should only be intiated on the advice of a cardiologist. 

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Celiprolol Hydrochloride
Formulary
  • For specialist use in the treatment of patients who cannot tolerate other beta-blockers. Treatment should only be intiated on the advice of a cardiologist. 

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Nadolol
Formulary
  • Limited to use by cardiologists in patients with long QT syndrome/idiopathic ventricular fibrillation.
  • Liquid formulations (unlicensedunlicensed) can be obtained for use in children if necessary. Treatment should only be on the advice of a cardiologist.

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Nebivolol
Formulary
  • For specialist use in the treatment of patients who cannot tolerate other beta-blockers. Treatment should only be on the advice of a cardiologist.

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