Carteolol Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic quinolinone derivative, antihypertensive Carteolol Hydrochloride is a nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent for beta-1 and beta-2 receptors with no membrane-stabilizing activity but moderate intrinsic sympathomimetic effects. It is used for treatment of hypertension and certain arrhythmias, and as an anti-angina and antiglaucoma agent. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - CARTEOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE