Epinephrine Hydrochloride
Cancer Terms ->
Drugs and Chemicals ->
Pharmacologic Substance ->
Agent Affecting Nervous System ->
Adrenergic Agent -> Epinephrine Hydrochloride
Epinephrine Hydrochloride Definition
The hydrochloride salt of the naturally occurring sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstricting, intraocular pressure-reducing, and bronchodilating activities. By stimulating vascular alpha-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, thereby increasing vascular resistance and blood pressure. When administered in the conjunctiva, this agent binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the iris sphincter muscle, resulting in vasoconstriction, a decrease in the production of aqueous humor, and a lowering of intraocular pressure. Through its beta1 receptor-stimulating actions, epinephrine increases the force and rate of myocardial contraction and relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation.
Epinephrine Hydrochloride Synonyms
Epinephrine Hydrochloride, EPINEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Terms in Epinephrine Hydrochloride category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.