acebutolol

noun

Meaning

A beta-blocker medication used to treat hypertension and certain types of cardiac arrhythmias by reducing the heart's workload.

Examples

  • Patients taking acebutolol should be monitored regularly for changes in their heart rate.
  • The physician adjusted the dosage of acebutolol to better control the patient's blood pressure.

Synonyms: beta-blocker, antihypertensive