alpha-adrenergic antagonist
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_37890
Term info
database cross reference
- NCIt:C29713
Subsets
3_STAR
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.
has obo namespace
chebi_ontology
has related synonym
alpha-adrenergic receptor blockaders, alpha-adrenergic antagonists, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blockers, alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists
id
CHEBI:37890