| 释义 |
propranolol /prəʊˈpranəlɒl /noun [mass noun] MedicineA synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used mainly in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.- Chemical formula: C16H21NO2.
The beta blockers, including propranolol, nadolol, atenolol, metoprolol, and timolol, are effective but may cause fatigue, sleep disorders, and decreased exercise tolerance....- Drug interactions have been shown to occur with alprazolam, warfarin, theophylline, propranolol, and tricyclic antidepressants.
- Beta blockers like propranolol or metoprolol also affect sleep.
Origin 1960s: from pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol, with the reduplication of -ol. |