Propranolol Definition

prō-prănə-lôl, -lōl, -lŏl
noun
A drug, C16H21NO2, that inhibits the activity of epinephrine and similar substances, used in controlling irregular heartbeats and in treating angina pectoris.
Webster's New World

A non-selective beta blocker mainly used in the treatment of hypertension.

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Origin of Propranolol

  • pro(pyl) pr(op)anol (propan(e)) (–ol) –ol

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • (iso)pro(pylaminonaphthyloxy-)pr(op)anol + -ol

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

Propranolol Sentence Examples

  • Drugs that may decrease PTH include cimetidine and propranolol.

  • The useful drugs include propranolol, metoprolol and atenolol.

  • Some patients with palpitations and tremor may benefit from drugs called beta-blockers, e.g. propranolol.

  • Long-term treatment with tablets such as beta-blockers (Eg propranolol) may reduce the risks of further bleeding.

  • The most commonly used beta-blockers in chidren with Marfan are propranolol (Inderal) and atenolol (Tenormin).

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