atenolol

[ uh-ten-uh-lawl, -lol ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a synthetic beta blocker, C 14 H 22 N 2 O 3 , used in the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias and, topically, in the treatment of glaucoma.

Word History and Origins

Origin of atenolol¹

First recorded in 1970–75; a pharmaceutical coinage

Example Sentences

The beta blocker I’m taking, atenolol, costs around $14 a month.

From The Verge

She said my blood pressure was 100/60 and told me she thought it was due to the atenolol.

From Seattle Times

My father takes atenolol to control his blood pressure.

From Seattle Times

Many medications, including beta blockers like atenolol and metoprolol, can interfere with sleep quality.

From Seattle Times

Beta-blockers such as atenolol and metoprolol slow the heartbeat and lower blood pressure.

From Reuters