Definition of Pindolol

1. Noun. An oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension.


Definition of Pindolol

1. Noun. A particular beta blocker drug. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pindolol

1. A beta-adrenergic antagonist with some agonist activity. Pindolol is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmias, glaucoma, and hypertension. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: 2-Propanol, 1-(1H-indol-4-yloxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pindolol

pincushioned
pincushioning
pincushionings
pincushions
pinda
pindar
pindaree
pindarees
pindari
pindaris
pinder
pinders
pindling
pindolol (current term)
pindone
pindown
pindownable
pindowns
pine-barren sandwort
pine-crowned
pine-needle oil
pine-tar rag
pine-weed
pine away
pine cone
pine cones
pine family

Literary usage of Pindolol

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Treatment of Depression edited by Cynthia D. Mulrow (2000)
"Context Augmenting agents such as pindolol and lithium are sometimes added to primary antidepressant medication. They are used for patients who fail to ..."

2. The Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviorsby Diana H. Fishbein by Diana H. Fishbein (2004)
"Treatment of behavioral problems with pindolol. ... Therapeutic effects of pindolol on behavioral disturbances associated with organic brain disease: A ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The altered responses were not accompanied by up-regulation of beta-adrenergic receptors: in fact, (125l)pindolol binding was significantly decreased in the ..."

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