Propranolol

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MSH: A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.,CSP: noncardioselective beta adrenergic antagonist; used in treatment or prevention of many disorders including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, migraine; pheochromocytoma, etc.,NCI: A synthetic, nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker with antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive properties. Propranolol competitively antagonizes beta-adrenergic receptors, thereby causing negative chronotropic and inotropic effects leading to a reduction in cardiac output.

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