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Atenolol Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
atenolol
n : an oral beta blocker (trade name tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) [syn: tenormin]
Noun
1. an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
(synonym) Tenormin
(hypernym) beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent
(substance-holonym) Tenoretic
Atenolol Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Atenolol is a selective ß1 receptor antagonist, a drug belonging to the group of beta blockers (sometimes written ß-blockers), a class of drugs used primarily in cardiovascular diseases. Introduced in 1976, atenolol was developed as a replacement for propranolol in the treatment of hypertension. The chemical works by slowing down the heart and reducing its workload. Unlike propranolol, atenolol does not pass through the blood–brain barrier thus avoiding various central nervous system side effects.
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Atenolol Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
