Β-blocker

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001151",
  "term": "Β-blocker",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of pharmaceutical agents that antagonize the effects of catecholamines by blocking β-adrenergic receptors. These drugs are commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias. They reduce heart rate and blood pressure by inhibiting the binding of adrenaline and noradrenaline to these receptors.",
  "synonyms": [
    "β-adrenergic antagonist",
    "β-adrenergic blocking agent",
    "β-adrenergic receptor antagonist",
    "β-adrenoreceptor antagonist",
    "β-antagonist"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adrenalin",
    "β-adrenergic receptor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 852 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/b-blocker/"
}