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Blocadren

Blocadren

8.4
A medicine that lowers blood pressure and helps protect the heart after a heart attack
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Patients taking Blocadren should monitor their blood pressure regularly as advised by their physician.

Examples

  • The pharmacist explained that Blocadren is a brand name for the drug timolol.

  • The doctor prescribed Blocadren for my high blood pressure.

  • After his heart attack, the doctor prescribed Blocadren to help reduce his risk of another episode.

  • Have you ever taken Blocadren for your heart condition?

  • The doctor prescribed Blocadren to help manage my high blood pressure.

  • After his heart attack, they switched his medication to Blocadren for better control.

  • Patients with hypertension may benefit from taking Blocadren as part of their treatment plan.

Synonyms

timolol
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  • Specialized
1 6.8

A medicine that lowers blood pressure and eye pressure and helps prevent heart attacks

is the trademarked brand name limited to blood pressure and post heart attack use

Surface Forms

Blocadren singular
Blocadrens plural

Etymology

Blocadren combines bloc (like the English word 'block') and adr (from 'adrenaline'), so a helpful way to remember it is that this medicine 'blocks' the effect of 'adrenaline' to reduce how hard the heart works and to lower blood pressure.