Adrenergic antagonist

antiadrenergic /an·ti·ad·re·ner·gic/ (-ad″rĕ-ner´jik)

1. sympatholytic; opposing the effects of impulses conveyed by adrenergic postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system.

2. an agent that so acts.

an·ti·ad·re·ner·gic (

-nûr

adj.

Of or relating to an agent that annuls or antagonizes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

antiadrenergic

[an′ti·ad′rənur′jik, an′tī-]

Etymology: Gk, anti + L, ad + ren, to kidney

1 pertaining to the blockage of the effects of impulses transmitted by the adrenergic postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system.

2 an antiadrenergic agent. These drugs block the response to norepinephrine bound to alpha receptors and reduce the tonus of smooth muscle in peripheral blood vessels, causing increased peripheral circulation and decreased blood pressure. Alpha₁-blocking agents include ergotamine derivatives, phenoxybenzamine, phentolamine, and tolazoline hydrochloride; they are used to treat conditions such as migraines, Raynaud's disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetic gangrene, and spastic vascular disease. Beta₁-blocking agents decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and are administered for hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias; propranolol hydrochloride and its congeners are examples. Also called sympatholytic. Compare adrenergic, anticholinergic.

sympatholytic [sim″pah-tho-lit´ik]

1. blocking transmission of impulses from the adrenergic (sympathetic) postganglionic fibers to effector organs or tissues, inhibiting such sympathetic functions as smooth muscle contraction and glandular secretion.

2. an agent that produces such an effect; called also antiadrenergic.

antiadrenergic

1. sympatholytic: opposing the effects of impulses conveyed by adrenergic postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous system.

2. an antiadrenergic agent.

antiadrenergic drugs

include adrenergic blocking agents, both alpha- and beta-blockers, and adrenergic neuron-blocking drugs and catecholamine depleting agents.

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Aldomet
alfuzosin
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
antianxiety agent
antiarrhythmic
anticholinergic
beta blocker
beta-adrenergic blocking agent
blocking
blocking agent
cardiac depressant
Cardura
chemotherapeutic agent
chlorpromazine
dihydroergotamine

2]- adrenergic antagonist yohimbine significantly interfered with the antinociceptibve effects of Catuama [R] (Fig.

Evaluation of the effects of the herbal product Catuama [R] in ... by Quintao, N.L.M.; Ferreira, J.; Beirith, A.; Campos, M.M.; Calixto, J.B. / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology

Goldstein, "Oral Phentolamine: An Alpha-1, Alpha-2 Adrenergic Antagonist for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, International Journal of Importance Research, March 2000, supplement 12, pp.

Mature sexuality: patient realities and provider challenges by Lacy, Katherine K. / SIECUS Report

Similarly, research attention has been given to the effects of adrenergic antagonists (e.

Endogenous odor control of animal runway performance: generality, ... by Davis, Stephen F.; Kring, Jason P.; Richardson, Teri R. / The Psychological Record

adrenal insufficiency

adrenal medulla

adrenal medullary scan

adrenal medullary transplantation

adrenal rest