Classification of the most common beta-blockers according to selective and non-selective properties
| Non-selective | β1-selective | ||
| β1- and β2-blockers | α- and β-blockers | ISA− | ISA+ |
| Propranolol 40–280 mg twice daily | Labetalol 200 mg twice daily | Atenolol 25–100 mg once or twice daily | Nebivolol 5–10 mg once daily |
| Sotalol 80–160 mg twice daily | Carvedilol 12.5–50 mg twice daily | Metoprolol 100 mg once or twice daily | Acebutolol 200–800 once daily |
| Nadolol 40–320 mg once daily | Bisoprolol 2.5–10 mg once daily | ||
| Esmolol 50–200 μg·kg−1·min−1 | |||
Data are presented as usual dosage in clinical practice. ISA: intrinsic sympathetic activity.