adrenergic

/ˈædrəˌnʌrdʒɪk/

Definitions of adrenergic

1. adjective

   relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
   synonyms: sympathomimetic
2. noun

   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