betaxolol

English

Chemical structure of betaxolol

Etymology

Probably from beta-(adrenoceptor) +‎ x (“cross symbol”) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /bəˈtæk.səˌlɔl/

Noun

betaxolol (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A topical sympatholytic agent used to reduce ocular hypertension in the treatment of glaucoma.

Hypernyms

beta blocker

Derived terms

levobetaxolol

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