sympathomimetic action

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• Sympathomimetic drug — multiple image footer = Chemical structures of catecholamines. width = 150 align = right caption1 = Epinephrine caption2 = Norepinephrine caption3= Dopamine Sympathomimetic drugs are substances that mimic the effects of the catecholamines… …   Wikipedia

• sympathomimetic — Denoting mimicking of action of the sympathetic system. SEE ALSO: adrenomimetic. [sympatho + G. mimikos, imitating] * * * sym·pa·tho·mi·met·ic mə met ik, (.)mī adj simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect compare… …   Medical dictionary

• sympathomimetic — adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1910 simulating sympathetic nervous action in physiological effect < sympathomimetic drugs > • sympathomimetic noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• sympathomimetic — adjective relating to epinephrine (its release or action) • Syn: ↑adrenergic • Pertains to noun: ↑epinephrine (for: ↑adrenergic) • Derivationally related forms: ↑adrenergic ( …   Useful english dictionary

• Beta blocker — Beta blockers Drug class Skeletal formula of propranolol, the first clinically successful beta blocker ATC code C07 …   Wikipedia

• tyramine — Decarboxylated tyrosine, a sympathomimetic amine having an action in some respects resembling that of epinephrine; present in ergot, mistletoe, ripe cheese, beers, red wines, and putrefied animal matter; elevated in individuals with tyrosinemia …   Medical dictionary

• tyramine — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary tyrosine + amine Date: 1910 a phenolic amine C8H11NO found in various foods and beverages (as cheese and red wine) that has a sympathomimetic action and is derived from tyrosine …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Catecholamine — Pronounced cat·e·chol·amine. An amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine examples include epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and dopamine that act as hormones or neurotransmitters. There are a number of disorders… …   Medical dictionary

• tyramine — noun amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine • Hypernyms: ↑amino acid, ↑aminoalkanoic acid …   Useful english dictionary

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• Ephedrine — Systematic (IUPAC) name (R*,S*) 2 (methylamino) 1 phenylpro …   Wikipedia