一种非选择性的 β-adrenergic receptor (βAR) 拮抗剂，对 β1AR 和 β2AR 具有高亲和力，Ki 值分别为 1.8 nM 和 0.8 nM。Propranolol 抑制[3H]-DHA 与大鼠脑膜制剂的结合，IC50 为 12 nM。Propranolol 用于高血压，嗜铬细胞瘤，心肌梗塞，心律不齐，心绞痛和肥大心肌病的相关研究。
Propranolol is a widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used in the treatment of myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, angina, hypertension, and anxiety, but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.