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Sympathomimetics

Medical Definition: Drugs that mimic the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included here are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; cardiotonics; consider also SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM /drug eff
Also Called: Amines, Sympathomimetic

Sympathomimetics Medical Definitions and Terms

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