propranolol

American  

[proh-pran-uh-lawl, -lol] / proʊˈpræn əˌlɔl, -ˌlɒl /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a beta-blocking drug, C 1 6 H 2 1 NO 2 , used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias.

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propranolol British  

/ prəʊˈprænəˌlɒl /

noun

1. a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmia, hypertension, and some forms of tremor. Formula: C 16 H 21 NO 2

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Etymology

Origin of propranolol

1960–65; pro(pyl) + pr(op)anol “propyl alcohol” + -ol ¹

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propranolol

In a note released earlier this month, Olson said that Praxis Precision could tap into an patient population of around 2 million people who are “currently seeking alternative therapy” to propranolol.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025

They exposed these cells from both trained and untrained older adults to pharmacological agents such as propranolol and rapamycin to observe their effects.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025

One medication that holds promise for people with chronic pain is propranolol, a drug used for performance anxiety, high blood pressure and tremors, among other uses.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2022

In the early 1960s, he developed propranolol, the first beta blocker for heart disease, which for a while was the world’s best-selling drug.

From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2014

Ten years ago, the question was in reference to beta-blockers like propranolol.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 26, 2013