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adrenergic

DEFINITIONS OF: adrenergic

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adj relating to epinephrine (its release or action)

Synonyms:
sympathomimetic

n drug that has the effects of epinephrine

Synonyms:
adrenergic drug
Types:
phenylephrine
a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
phenylpropanolamine
an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections
Type of:
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor
any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
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