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...
- form of methamphetamine. Levomethamphetamine is a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor that is the active ingredient in some over-the-counter (OTC) nasal...
- as a vasoconstrictor or a vasodilator while regulating hemostasis and blood clotting. In high concentrations, serotonin acts as a vasoconstrictor by contracting...
- 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...
- 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,...
- resulting in reduced platelet production of TXA2 (thromboxane – powerful vasoconstrictor that lowers cyclic AMP and initiates the platelet release reaction)...
- release of sympathetic vasoconstrictor tone does not substantially influence blushing. This result was expected since vasoconstrictor tone in the facial area...
- pachanoi (syn. Echinopsis pachanoi) Other Echinopsis Mild stimulant and vasoconstrictor plants that contain mainly caffeine and theobromine: Coffee Tea (also...
- diameter. More specifically, it can refer to vasodilator action and vasoconstrictor action. Sympathetic nerve fibers travel around the tunica media of...