propranolol

noun

pro·​pran·​o·​lol prō-ˈpra-nə-ˌlȯl How to pronounce propranolol (audio)
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker C16H21NO2 used in the form of its hydrochloride in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and angina pectoris

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These include: Inderal (propranolol): This beta blocker targets specific receptors in your heart to help lower heart rate and blood pressure. Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024 Medications and Devices If your heart palpitations are disabling, healthcare providers may prescribe beta-blockers like Inderal LA (propranolol), Lopressor (metoprolol), or calcium channel blockers like Verelan (verapamil) to ease symptoms. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Preventative medications: Beta-blockers like Inderal (propranolol) or Lopressor (metoprolol), calcium channel blockers like Verelan (verapamil), and tricyclic antidepressants help prevent migraine attacks. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024 Of the beta-blockers recognized as psoriasis triggers, Inderal (propranolol) is the most common culprit. Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024 This list includes beta-blockers such as propranolol, anticonvulsants such as (topiramate) and Depakote (divalproex), and antidepressants such as amitriptyline and Effexor (venlafaxine). Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024 There’s even limited evidence that a beta-blocker, propranolol, can reduce social anxiety in the short-term. Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017 Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022 Currently, essential tremor is managed with propranolol, a blood pressure drug, and primidone, an anti-seizure medication. Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

propyl + propanol + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of propranolol was in 1964

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“Propranolol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propranolol. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

propranolol

noun
pro·​pran·​o·​lol prō-ˈpran-ə-ˌlȯl How to pronounce propranolol (audio) -ˌlōl How to pronounce propranolol (audio)
: a beta-blocker used in the form of its hydrochloride C16H21NO2·HCl especially in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and angina pectoris and in the prevention of migraine headache

Note: Trademarks for propranolol include Inderal and Innopran.

called also propanolol

see inderal

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