acebutolol
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8.4
A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood pressure and treat some heart problems
- noun
- /ˌæsəˈbjuːtəˌlɔl/
- Specialized
:
acebutolol
- The doctor prescribed acebutolol to help lower my blood pressure.
Examples
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Twice a day, I take 400 milligrams of acebutolol...
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After discussing my symptoms, the physician recommended acebutolol for my heart condition.
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To manage his hypertension, he takes acebutolol every morning and evening.
Synonyms
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3.9
A medicine that lowers blood pressure and heart rate and treats some heart rhythm problems
is this specific medicine rather than the whole drug class
6.5
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure and slows the heart
is the generic drug form rather than a brand name
Surface Forms
acebutolol singular
acebutolols plural
Etymology
Acebutolol is the name of a medicine for the heart. A helpful way to remember it is the ending -olol, which many 'beta blocker' drugs share, so the name tells you it is used to help the heart and to lower high blood pressure.