Bisoprolol vs. Atenolol

Bisoprololnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) A beta blocker (trademark Zebeta) taken orally in the form of its fumarate (C₁₈H₃₁NO₄)₂·C₄H₄O₄ to treat hypertension.

Atenololnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) A beta blocker used mainly to treat angina and high blood pressure.

Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol, marketed under the tradename Concor among others, is a beta blocker medication most commonly used for heart diseases. This specifically includes high blood pressure, chest pain from not enough blood flow to the heart, and heart failure.

Atenololnoun

an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)

Atenolol

Atenolol is a beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain. Atenolol, however, does not seem to improve mortality in those with high blood pressure.