Propranolol
Propranolol
Definition
A synthetic, nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker with antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive properties. Propranolol competitively antagonizes beta-adrenergic receptors, thereby causing negative chronotropic and inotropic effects leading to a reduction in cardiac output.
Also known as 1-((1-Methylethyl)amino)-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-2-propanol, 1-[(1-Methylethyl)amino]-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-2-propanol, PROPRANOLOL — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C07AA per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C62073 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Esophageal varices | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Essential tremor | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Heart failure | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Hypertensive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Myocardial infarction | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Panic disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Pheochromocytoma | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ventricular fibrillation | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ventricular tachycardia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Myocardium | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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