Term Name: | alpha-adrenergic antagonist |
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Synonyms: | alpha-adrenergic antagonists, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blockers, alpha-adrenergic receptor blockaders, alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists |
Definition: | An agent that binds to but does not activate alpha-adrenergic receptors thereby blocking the actions of endogenous or exogenous alpha-adrenergic agonists. alpha-Adrenergic antagonists are used in the treatment of hypertension, vasospasm, peripheral vascular disease, shock, and pheochromocytoma. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:37890] ( EBI ) |