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