1. An oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
   "The doctor prescribed Tenormin to help control the patient's high blood pressure";
   - atenolol

Type of: beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent

Part of: Tenoretic

Encyclopedia: Tenormin