n.
A drug, C16H21NO2, that blocks beta-adrenergic activity, used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmia and to prevent migraine headaches.
[PRO(PYL) + PR(OP)ANOL (PROPAN(E) + -OL1) + -OL1.]
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