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ChEBI

beta-adrenergic antagonist

Term ID
CHEBI:35530
Synonyms
  • beta-adrenergic antagonists
  • beta-adrenergic blocker
  • beta-adrenergic blockers
  • beta-adrenergic receptor blockaders
  • beta-adrenoceptor antagonists
  • beta-blocker
  • beta-blockers
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Definition
An agent that binds to but does not activate beta-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of endogenous or exogenous beta-adrenergic agonists. beta-Adrenergic antagonists are used for treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, glaucoma, migraine headaches and anxiety.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from beta-adrenergic antagonist
Phenotype where environments contain beta-adrenergic antagonist
Phenotype modified by environments containing beta-adrenergic antagonist
Phenotype affecting beta-adrenergic antagonist
Human Disease Model
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