Dilevalol
Dilevalol
Dilevalol (/dɪˈlɛvəlɔːl/) is a Beta blocker medication primarily used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a non-selective beta blocker, meaning it blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors.
Etymology
The term "Dilevalol" is derived from the Latin di- meaning "two" and levo- meaning "left". This refers to the two stereoisomers of the drug, both of which are in the levorotatory (left-handed) form.
Pharmacology
Dilevalol works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Related Terms
- Beta blocker: A class of medications that are particularly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack (myocardial infarction) after a first heart attack (secondary prevention).
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it's a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Epinephrine: Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions.
- Adrenergic receptor: Adrenergic receptors are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) produced by the body, but also many medications.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dilevalol
- Wikipedia's article - Dilevalol
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