METOPROLOL

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)

Synonyms:

Lopressor; metoprolol

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Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("metoprolol" is a kind of...):

beta-adrenergic blocker; beta-adrenergic blocking agent; beta-blocking agent; beta blocker (any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system)

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