betaxolol
English
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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