sotalol
Chemical structure of sotalol
Meaning
Noun
- A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C12H20N2O3S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.
Origin
- Probably from sorta + -alol, for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.
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