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Beta Blocker

BB
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Medication class that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking epinephrine (e.g., metoprolol, atenolol).

Standard Abbreviation

BB

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bb VARCHAR(100),  -- Beta Blocker
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bb as beta_blocker
FROM claims;

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