Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun atenolol

1 sense of atenolol

Sense 1
atenolol, Tenormin -- (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.))
       => beta blocker, beta-blocking agent, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent -- (any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system)