guanabenz — gua·na·benz (gwahґnə benz) an α2 adrenergic agonist that stimulates the α2 adrenergic receptors of the central nervous system, resulting in a reduction of sympathetic outflow to the heart and peripheral vascular system; used as an… … Medical dictionary
guanabenz — noun antihypertensive drug (trade name Wytensin) that reduces blood pressure by its effect on the central nervous system • Syn: ↑Wytensin • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Wytensin) • Hypernyms: ↑antihypertensive … Useful english dictionary
guanabenz acetate — A centrally acting antiadrenergic antihypertensive similar in action to clonidine. * * * [USP] an antihypertensive agent having the same actions as the base, administered orally … Medical dictionary
Guanethidine — Systematic (IUPAC) name 2 [2 (azocan 1 yl)ethyl]guanidine Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com … Wikipedia
Alpha-adrenergic agonist — An adrenergic alpha agonist (or alpha adrenergic agonist) is a drug that selectively stimulates alpha adrenergic receptors. The alpha adrenergic receptor has two subclasses α1 and α2. ClassesAlthough complete selectivity between receptor agonism… … Wikipedia
Agonista adrenérgico — Para otros usos de este término, véase Adrenérgico. Un agonista adrenérgico es un medicamento u otra sustancia que ejerce efectos similares o idénticos a los de la epinefrina (adrenalina). Por ello, son un tipo de agentes simpaticomiméticos. Sus… … Wikipedia Español
Amphetamine — For other uses, see Amphetamine (disambiguation). Amphetamine Systematic (IUPAC) name … Wikipedia
Dimethyltryptamine — Systematic (IUPAC) name 2 (1H indol 3 yl) N … Wikipedia
Epinephrine — Adrenaline and Adrenalin redirect here. For other uses, see Adrenaline (disambiguation). (R) (–) L Epinephrine or (R) (–) L adrenaline … Wikipedia
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor — MAOI redirects here. For the Easter Island statues, see Moai. Monoamine oxidase Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating… … Wikipedia
