adrenergic
Adjective
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Relating to epinephrine (its release or action) (synset 302614960)
same as: sympathomimetic
Noun
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Drug that has the effects of epinephrine (synset 102684892)
is a 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 pressuresubtypes:
- 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
same as: adrenergic drug
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