Definitions of adrenergic drug
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drug that has the effects of epinephrine
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synonyms:
adrenergic
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types:
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phenylephrine
a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
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phenylpropanolamine
an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections
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type of:
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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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phenylephrine
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