Propanolol, a non-selective beta blocker can be prescribed to decrease anxiety associated with:
Propranolol blocks Beta 1 and Beta 2 receptors, but has weak activity on Beta 3 subtype Propanolol can used for controlling the performance anxiety, major manifestations of which are due to increased sympathetic activity (tachycardia, palpitalions etc). Propranolol suppresses anxiety in sho-term stressful situations, but this is due to peripheral rather than a specific central action. It does not affect the psychological symptoms (e.g worry, tension and fear)
Sympathetic System
Chronic neurotic disorder
Schizophrenia
Sho term stressful situations
Endogenous depression
Sho term stressful situations