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Definition of Lopressor
1. Noun. Beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.).
Generic synonyms: Beta Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agent, Beta-blocking Agent
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lopressor
Literary usage of Lopressor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Prescription Drug Prices: Price Gouging by Pharmaceutical Companies? (1993)
"Lopressor (50 Mg, 1000 Tablets) Table 1.11: Price« for Lopressor, 50 Mg, 1000
Tablets Companies' Drug Price« and Beacon* for Price Change«, ..."
2. Pharmaceutical Patent Issues: Interpreting Gatt: Congressional Hearings by Orrin G. Hatch (2000)
"For example, the patent for Lopressor, a Ciba-Geigy product used in the treatment
of hypertension, originally was to expire on December 21,1993. ..."
3. Making Drugs In Puerto Rico: Tax Benefits For The Pharmeceutical Industry In (1992)
"Lopressor, produced by Ciba-Geigy, is indicated for the treatment of hypertension
and the long-term treatment of angina pectoris. ..."