Definition

1. Noun:
   • A beta-blocker medication: Tenormin is the trade name for a prescription drug belonging to the class of beta-adrenergic blocking agents (beta-blockers). Its generic name is atenolol.
   • A treatment for cardiovascular conditions: It is primarily used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain due to heart disease).

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Tenormin to help control her high blood pressure.
  • Patients taking Tenormin should have their heart rate monitored regularly.
  • He switched from another beta-blocker to Tenormin due to fewer side effects.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on Tenormin": to be prescribed and taking this medication as part of a treatment regimen.
  • She has been on Tenormin for five years to manage her angina.

Variants and Related Words

• Atenolol (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug marketed as Tenormin.
  • Atenolol is often more affordable than the brand-name Tenormin.
• Beta-blocker / β-blocker (n): The class of drugs to which Tenormin (atenolol) belongs.
  • Beta-blockers like Tenormin work by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart.

Synonyms

• Atenolol: The direct generic equivalent.
• Beta-adrenergic antagonist: The formal pharmacological term for a beta-blocker.

Important Notes (Regarding Side Effects)

• While not a phrasal verb or idiom, a critical aspect of the word's usage context involves its known adverse effects. These are frequently mentioned in medical discussions about the drug.
  • Common discussions include: "Tenormin can have side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, and cold extremities."
  • A serious consideration is: "Tenormin may exacerbate symptoms of congestive heart failure or cause depression in some patients."

Noun

1. an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)