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adrenergic blocking agent [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Nervous System
DEF

A compound that selectively blocks or inhibits responses to sympathetic adrenergic nerve activity (sympatholytic agent) and to epinephrine, norepinephrine, and other adrenergic amines (adrenolytic agent).

OBS

Two distinct classes exist, alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Substance capable de diminuer ou de supprimer l'action de l'adrénaline sur les récepteurs adrénergiques alpha ou bêta.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Sistema nervioso
OBS

que inhibe la respuesta a la adrenalina.

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