Name: Pindolol (Visken)
Class: Nonselective b-Blocking Agent (Partial Agonist)
Mechanism: Partial agonists of b1 and b2 receptors. No a effect. Some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.
Absorption:
Dist.:
Excretion, t½:
Toxicity/S.E.s: Mild chronic fatigue, low exercise tolerance, sedation, nightmares, depression, airway resistance (b2 effect).
Utility: Hypertension (esp. HTN w/moderate bradycardia).
Special Features: Much less effect on HR and CO compared to other b-blockers. Less disturbance of lipid and carbohydrate Metabolism. compared to other b-blockers.