Category: Health
Created by: marija.horvat
Number of Blossarys: 21
English (EN) ACE inhibitors inhibit the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I into angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. Frequently ...
Adrenergic antagonist is a pharmaceutical substance that acts to inhibit the action of catecholamines at the adrenergic receptors. It is thus a type of sympatholytic. Many important and commonly ...
Aldosterone receptor antagonists are medicines that help the body get rid of extra water (diuretics). They also have other properties that can prevent heart failure from becoming worse, along with ...
Alpha-adrenoceptor agonists (α-agonists) bind to α-receptors on vascular smooth muscle and induce smooth contraction and vasoconstriction, thus mimicking the effects of sympathetic adrenergic nerve ...
Alpha-blockers are medicines that are mainly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), and problems with passing urine in men who have enlargement of the prostate gland. Prostate gland ...
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists work by antagonizing the activation of angiotensin receptors. They modulate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Examples: candesartan, eprosartan, ...
Antihypertensive drug or antihypertensive is a drug that is used to treat hypertension. Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and ...
