A drug that controls the activity of the heart, used to treat angina, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythm. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and digestive upsets.
A medication categorized as a beta-blocker, employed to manage hypertension (elevated blood pressure), angina (chest discomfort due to inadequate blood flow to the heart), and irregular heart rhythms. Oxprenolol might also be prescribed to alleviate anxiety symptoms and regulate hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid gland activity).