Blocadren (Noun)
Meaning
A beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medication, Blocadren, is often prescribed to patients who have had heart attacks to reduce the risk of a second attack.
- Blocadren works by decreasing the heart rate and reducing the force of its contractions, thereby lowering blood pressure.
- The beta blocker Blocadren was introduced in the 1970s and has since become a common treatment for certain heart patients.
- Studies have shown that taking Blocadren after a heart attack can significantly improve survival rates among those who have suffered this event.
- To be most effective, Blocadren should be taken as prescribed and as part of a comprehensive care plan after a heart attack.