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BB

Beta blocker

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What BB stands for

BB is a medical abbreviation for beta blocker - written out in full as “Beta-adrenergic blocker”. TermDecode files it under medication abbreviations.

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Risk

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Safer Alternative

Beta-adrenergic blocker

Seen in context

BB for rate control

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Other medication abbreviations

ASA

Aspirin

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NSAID

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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ACE-I

ACE inhibitor

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ARB

Angiotensin receptor blocker

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CCB

Calcium channel blocker

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PPI

Proton pump inhibitor

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