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Definition of Atenolol

1. Noun. 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.).

Definition of Atenolol

1. Noun. (medicine) A beta blocker used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease ¹

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Definition of Atenolol

1. a drug to treat hypertension [n -S]

Medical Definition of Atenolol

1. 4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)benzeneacetamide. A cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to propranolol, but without a negative inotropic effect. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: Benzeneacetamide, 4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)- (12 Dec 1998)

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