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beta-blocker (medicine)


beta-blocker
<pharmacology> A large group of medications that act to block specific receptors in the nervous system. A drug that induces adrenergic blockade at either á1 or á2 adrenergic receptors or at both.

The effect of beta-blockade results in slowing of the heart rate, reduction in blood pressure and reduced anxiety. Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of angina, heart arrhythmias, high blood pressure, mitral valve prolapse and other conditions.