atenolol

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.) (synset 102754787)
    is a type of: beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent - 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
    substance meronym: tenoretic - trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic
    same as: tenormin

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