PROPANOLOL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor

Synonyms:

Inderal; propanolol

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("propanolol" is a kind of...):

beta-adrenergic blocker; beta-adrenergic blocking agent; beta-blocking agent; beta blocker (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)