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Definition of Acebutolol

1. Noun. An oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension.

Definition of Acebutolol

1. Noun. (medicine) A particular beta blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias ¹

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Medical Definition of Acebutolol

1. N-(3-acetyl-4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)phenyl)butanamide. A cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist with little effect on the bronchial receptors. The drug has stabilizing and quinidine-like effects on cardiac rhythm as well as weak inherent sympathomimetic action. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: Butanamide, N-(3-acetyl-4-(2-hydroxy-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)propoxy)phenyl)-, (+-)- (12 Dec 1998)

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1. 5th Report Of The Joint National Committee On Detection, Evaluation, And by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"Atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, and metoprolol are cardioselective. acebutolol is cardioselective. Same as beta-blockers plus ..."

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