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pindolol

(Science: chemical) A beta-adrenergic antagonist with some agonist activity. Pindolol is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmias, glaucoma, and hypertension.

Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-antagonists, anti-arrhythmia agents, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics, vasodilator agents.

Chemical name: 2-propanol, 1-(1H-indol-4-yloxy)-3-((1-methylethyl)amino)-