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- adrenergic beta-antagonist [r]: Drugs that bind to but do not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of beta-adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic beta-antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches, and anxiety (National Library of Medicine). [e]
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- hypertension [r]: A multisystem disease whose hallmark is the elevation of blood pressure. [e]
- angina pectoris [r]: Add brief definition or description
Other related topics
- Acebutolol [r]: A cardioselective, beta-adrenergic antagonist medication for hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. [e]
- Atenolol [r]: A cardioselective adrenergic beta-antagonist medication for hypertension and angina pectoris. [e]
- Bisoprolol [r]: Cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic blocker, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. [e]
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- Nadolol [r]: Add brief definition or description
- Propranolol [r]: A drug, C16H21NO2, that blocks beta-adrenergic activity, used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmia and to prevent migraine headaches. [e]
- Timolol [r]: Add brief definition or description
