Adrenergic beta-Blockers Definition

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Adrenergic beta-Blockers: Drugs that bind to but do not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of beta-adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic beta-antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches, and anxiety.

Synonym: beta-adrenergic blocking agents, adrenergic beta receptor blockaders, adrenergic beta antagonists, beta-adrenergic receptor blockaders, beta-adrenergic blockers.