beta-blocking agent

Noun (1)

1. 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 systemSynonyms: beta blockerbeta-adrenergic blockerbeta-adrenergic blocking agentType of blocker, blocking agentKinds acebutolol, atenolol, carvedilol, esmolol, pindolol, metoprolol, nadolol, timolol, propranolol