Definition of beta-blocking agent

Definitions

Noun

any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system

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Synonyms

beta blocker beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent

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More General Terms

blocker blocking agent

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More Specific Terms

acebutolol atenolol Blocadren Brevibloc carvedilol Corgard esmolol Inderal Lopressor metoprolol nadolol pindolol propanolol Sectral Tenormin timolol Visken

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