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propranolol

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Propranolol is a synthetic drug classified as a beta-blocker. It is used to treat various conditions, including abnormal heart rhythms and angina pectoris. Beta-blockers work by diminishing the body's reaction to epinephrine at beta-adrenoreceptors, which are prevalent in the heart. This action helps to control conditions such as hypertension, anxiety, and certain cardiac issues. Propranolol, in the form of its hydrochloride, has been in use since 1964.123

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