Term Name: | beta-adrenergic antagonist |
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Synonyms: | beta-adrenergic antagonists, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blockers, beta-adrenergic receptor blockaders, beta-adrenoceptor antagonists, beta-blocker, beta-blockers |
Definition: | An agent that binds to but does not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of endogenous or exogenous beta-adrenergic agonists. beta-Adrenergic antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches and anxiety. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:35530] ( EBI ) |