sotalol

English

Chemical structure of sotalol

Etymology

Probably from so(r)ta +‎ -alol (“beta blocker”), for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/

Noun

sotalol (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.

Derived terms

sotalol hydrochloride

References

“sotalol”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Anagrams

latosol

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