betaxolol

English

Chemical structure of betaxolol

Etymology

Probably from beta-(adrenoceptor) +‎ x (“cross symbol”) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /bəˈtæk.səˌlɔl/

Noun

betaxolol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A topical sympatholytic agent used to reduce ocular hypertension in the treatment of glaucoma.

Hypernyms

• beta blocker

Derived terms

• levobetaxolol