Definition of "propanolol" []

• The first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "The 14% of women who were taking propanolol — the beta blocker considered most likely to have a protective effect — had a reduced risk of recurrence."
• "More recent suggestions include bananas, the blood pressure drug propanolol, prickly pear, artichoke, sports glucose drinks and even the Australian sandwich spread Vegemite."
• "Musicians use beta-blocker propanolol to prevent on-stage jitters, reports the New York Times."