Bopindolol
Bopindolol
Bopindolol (pronunciation: bo-pin-doh-lol) is a type of pharmaceutical drug known as a beta blocker. It is used in the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and angina pectoris.
Etymology
The term "Bopindolol" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a 'bopin' group and an 'indolol' group. The 'bopin' group refers to the butoxyphenyl group, while the 'indolol' group refers to the indole group attached to a secondary alcohol (-ol).
Usage
Bopindolol is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart (angina pectoris). It 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 drugs 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.
- Angina Pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Epinephrine: Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bopindolol
- Wikipedia's article - Bopindolol
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