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Beta blocker
A drug that can be used to reduce blood pressure.
Mentioned in: Mitral Valve Stenosis
beta blocker,
a popular term for a beta-adrenergic blocking (or beta receptor antagonist) agent. See antiadrenergic.
beta blocker
Beta-adrenergic blocking agent Pharmacology Any of a class of agents that blocks β1 and/or β2 adrenergic receptors in the nervous system Effect ↓ Heart rate, ↓ BP, ↓ anxiety Indications Angina, arrhythmias, HTN, mitral valve prolapse, tachycardia, etc
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