Adrenergic beta-antagonist/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Adrenergic beta-antagonist.

Drugs that bind to but do not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of beta-adrenergic agonists. Adrenergic beta-antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches, and anxiety (National Library of Medicine).

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