OBO ID: CHEBI:37890 |
Term Name: | alpha-adrenergic antagonist | Search Ontology: | |
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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. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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