Metoprolol

//mɪˈtɒp.ɹə.lɒl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina. uncountable
  2. 2
    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.) wordnet

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lopressor

Etymology

From metho(xy) + pro(prano)lol.

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