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ALPHA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking Agent.

Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking Agent - as a noun

Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alpha-adrenergic blockeralpha-blocker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blocker15blocking agent
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Example Sentences

"The patient was prescribed an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent to treat high blood pressure."
"The doctor explained the mechanism of action of the alpha-adrenergic blocking agent to the patient."
"A potential side effect of alpha-adrenergic blocking agents is orthostatic hypotension."
"The alpha-adrenergic blocking agent effectively reduces the symptoms of Raynaud's disease."
"The cardiologist recommended a switch to a different alpha-adrenergic blocking agent due to drug interactions."
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