BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENT

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] 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

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	Synonyms:	beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker

	See Also:	acebutolol, atenolol, Blocadren, blocker, blocking agent, Brevibloc, carvedilol, Corgard, esmolol, Inderal, Lopressor, metoprolol, nadolol, pindolol, propanolol, Sectral, Tenormin, timolol, Visken