penbutolol

Questions

What does penbutolol mean?

A beta blocker used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Where does penbutolol come from?

Probably from (cyclo)pen(tane) + (tertiary) but(yl) + -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

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