Definition

1. Noun:
   • A beta-blocker medication: Acebutolol is a pharmaceutical drug belonging to the class of beta-adrenergic blocking agents (beta-blockers). It is primarily prescribed for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed acebutolol to help control my blood pressure.
  • Acebutolol works by blocking certain stress hormones in the body.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Acebutolol is specifically classified as a cardioselective beta-blocker, meaning it preferentially blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart. It may also be used in the management of certain heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias).

Variants and Related Words

• Sectral: The trade name under which acebutolol is commonly marketed.
  • The patient's prescription was for Sectral, which contains acebutolol.

Synonyms

• Beta-blocker: The general class of drugs to which acebutolol belongs.
• Beta-adrenergic antagonist: The technical term for a beta-blocker.

Notes

• Acebutolol is a specific drug name and is not typically used in idioms, phrasal verbs, or colloquial expressions. Its usage is confined to professional medical and pharmacological contexts.

Noun

1. an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension