Pindolol

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Visken

Pharmacological Mechanism

Non-selective β-adrenergic blocker with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (partial agonism) — less bradycardia + less peripheral vasoconstriction than pure antagonists. Off-label augmentation strategy in SSRI-resistant depression.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 15mg (Range: 5 - 60 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous
• cardiovascular