Definition of Vasoconstrictor. Meaning of Vasoconstrictor. Synonyms of Vasoconstrictor

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Definition of Vasoconstrictor

Vasoconstrictor
Vasoconstrictor Vas`o*con*strict"or, a. (Physiol.) Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic.

Meaning of Vasoconstrictor from wikipedia

- arterial pressure. Medications causing vasoconstriction, also known as vasoconstrictors, are one type of medicine used to raise blood pressure. Generalized...
- increased thus increasing the risk of overdose. Local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors may be administered to pregnant patients however it is very important...
- tartrate, an alpha adrenergic blocking agent; and caffeine, a cranial vasoconstrictor. Ergotamine/caffeine is available as a generic medication. Ergotamine/caffeine...
- Naphazoline is a medicine used as a decongestant, and a vasoconstrictor added to eye drops to relieve red eye. It has a rapid action in reducing swelling...
- structurally similar to several neurotransmitters, and it acts as a vasoconstrictor. It is used for acute migraines, sometimes with caffeine as the combination...
- syndrome. Topical cocaine is sometimes used as a local numbing agent and vasoconstrictor to help control pain and bleeding with surgery of the nose, mouth,...
- Naphazoline/pheniramine Combination of Naphazoline Vasoconstrictor Pheniramine Antihistamine Clinical data Trade names Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A, others...
- resulting from septic shock or other distributive shock. It is a synthetic vasoconstrictor peptide that is identical to human hormone angiotensin II and is marketed...
- the socket and crushes blood vessels, impairing the repair process. Vasoconstrictors are present in most local anesthetics and are intended to increase...
- includes the active ingredient tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, which is a vasoconstrictor that constricts the eye's superficial blood vessels to temporarily...