FDA drug class
Beta Blockers list
Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
Beta blockers are the FDA established pharmacologic class beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]. The FDA NDC directory lists 16 single-ingredient drugs in this class: acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, carvedilol, esmolol, labetalol, and more. Another 5 combination products include one of them.
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Beta Blockers (21)
| Drug | Brand names | Type | NDC listings | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acebutolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 10 | Not controlled |
| Atenolol | Tenormin | Single ingredient | 128 | Not controlled |
| Betaxolol | Betoptic S | Single ingredient | 8 | Not controlled |
| Bisoprolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 49 | Not controlled |
| Carteolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Carvedilol | Coreg CR, Coreg | Single ingredient | 206 | Not controlled |
| Esmolol | Brevibloc | Single ingredient | 36 | Not controlled |
| Labetalol | None listed | Single ingredient | 144 | Not controlled |
| Landiolol | Rapiblyk | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Levobunolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Metoprolol | Toprol XL, Lopressor | Single ingredient | 498 | Not controlled |
| Nadolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 53 | Not controlled |
| Nebivolol | Bystolic | Single ingredient | 98 | Not controlled |
| Pindolol | None listed | Single ingredient | 19 | Not controlled |
| Propranolol | InnoPran XL, Inderal, Hemangeol | Single ingredient | 218 | Not controlled |
| Timolol | Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic in Ocudose, Timoptic | Single ingredient | 77 | Not controlled |
| Atenolol and chlorthalidone | None listed | Combination | 17 | Not controlled |
| Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide | None listed | Combination | 42 | Not controlled |
| Brimonidine and timolol | Combigan | Combination | 21 | Not controlled |
| Dorzolamide and timolol | Cosopt Pf, Cosopt | Combination | 22 | Not controlled |
| Metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide | None listed | Combination | 14 | Not controlled |
FDA established pharmacologic class: beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]. Commonly called beta blockers.
Questions
What drugs are beta blockers?
Beta blockers are the FDA established pharmacologic class beta-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]. The FDA NDC directory lists 16 single-ingredient drugs in this class: acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, carvedilol, esmolol, labetalol, and more. Another 5 combination products include one of them.
What is the FDA class name for beta blockers?
FDA calls this established pharmacologic class "beta-Adrenergic Blocker" [EPC]. The list on this page is every drug the FDA NDC directory tags with that class.
Where does this list come from?
From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.
Related
- AcebutololFDA label
- AtenololTenormin
- BetaxololBetoptic S
- BisoprololFDA label
- CarteololFDA label
- CarvedilolCoreg CR, Coreg
- EsmololBrevibloc
- LabetalolFDA label
- All drug classesFDA EPC
- Controlled substances by scheduleDEA list
- Generic drug lookupFDA Orange Book
- NDC lookupFDA NDC directory
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