propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol prō-ˈpra-nə-ˌlȯl 
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker C16H21NO2 used in the form of its hydrochloride in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and angina pectoris
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Many musicians, actors, and public speakers use propranolol. 
Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2021 Many musicians, actors, and public speakers use propranolol. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 25 Dec. 2021 In this category, a plan might cover atenolol and propranolol, but not metoprolol. Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 Ben-Eliyahu and colleagues have launched a trial at Israeli medical centers that aims to recruit 210 people with pancreatic cancer, some of whom will start to take propranolol and etodolac a few days before surgery to remove their tumors. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 12 Sep. 2019 Five days before the procedure, half started to take the β blocker propranolol and the anti-inflammatory drug etodolac. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 12 Sep. 2019 The monoclonal antibodies will be a leap forward from currently available preventive treatments, which include beta blockers such as propranolol and a variety of blood pressure medications. R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, 1 May 2017 For example, Hims and Hers market the blood-pressure drug propranolol as a treatment for anxiety. Nicholas Thompson, WIRED, 1 July 2019 The monoclonal antibodies will be a leap forward from currently available preventive treatments, which include beta blockers such as propranolol and a variety of blood pressure medications. R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, 1 May 2017 See More
Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2021 Many musicians, actors, and public speakers use propranolol. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 25 Dec. 2021 In this category, a plan might cover atenolol and propranolol, but not metoprolol. Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 Ben-Eliyahu and colleagues have launched a trial at Israeli medical centers that aims to recruit 210 people with pancreatic cancer, some of whom will start to take propranolol and etodolac a few days before surgery to remove their tumors. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 12 Sep. 2019 Five days before the procedure, half started to take the β blocker propranolol and the anti-inflammatory drug etodolac. Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS, 12 Sep. 2019 The monoclonal antibodies will be a leap forward from currently available preventive treatments, which include beta blockers such as propranolol and a variety of blood pressure medications. R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, 1 May 2017 For example, Hims and Hers market the blood-pressure drug propranolol as a treatment for anxiety. Nicholas Thompson, WIRED, 1 July 2019 The monoclonal antibodies will be a leap forward from currently available preventive treatments, which include beta blockers such as propranolol and a variety of blood pressure medications. R. Allan Purdy, Scientific American, 1 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
propyl + propanol + -ol entry 1
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol prō-ˈpran-ə-ˌlȯl -ˌlōl
-ˌlōl : a beta-blocker used in the form of its hydrochloride C16H21NO2·HCl especially in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and angina pectoris and in the prevention of migraine headache
Note: Trademarks for propranolol include Inderal and Innopran.
called also propanolol
see inderal