alpha-adrenergic antagonist

Term ID

CHEBI:37890

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.

References

Ontology

ChEBI ( EBI )

Relationships

is a type of: adrenergic antagonist alpha-adrenergic drug

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Phenotype

Phenotype resulting from alpha-adrenergic antagonist

Phenotype where environments contain alpha-adrenergic antagonist

Phenotype modified by environments containing alpha-adrenergic antagonist

Human Disease Model