Meaning | 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.). |
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Synonym | Tenormin |
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Broader | beta blocker, beta-blocking agent, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent | Any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia |
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Substance of | Tenoretic | trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic |
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Spanish | atenolol |
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Catalan | atenolol |
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