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Record 1 2010-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
6672-44-9
CAS number
C18H31NO4
formula, see observation
CONT

Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Bisoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve and decrease blood pressure.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Monocor.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H31NO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
6672-44-9
CAS number
C18H31NO4
formula, see observation
CONT

Le bisoprolol appartient à la famille des bêta–bloquants. Les bêta–bloquants réduisent la consommation d'énergie du cœur et l'aide à battre plus régulièrement en bloquant les effets de certaines hormones. Le bisoprolol est utilisé pour stabiliser l'hypertension artérielle, mais n'a pas d'effet curatif.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Monocor.

OBS

Formule chimique : C18H31NO4

Spanish

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