sympatholytic agent
Any compound which inhibits the postganglionic functioning of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS).
(via clonidine )
antihypertensive agent
Any drug used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular hypertension regardless of pharmacological mechanism.
(via clonidine )
non-narcotic analgesic
A drug that has principally analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions. Non-narcotic analgesics do not bind to opioid receptors.
(via clonidine )
alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
(via clonidine )
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