GANGLIONIC BLOCKERS
\ɡˌaŋɡlɪˈɒnɪk blˈɒkəz], \ɡˌaŋɡlɪˈɒnɪk blˈɒkəz], \ɡ_ˌa_ŋ_ɡ_l_ɪ__ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k b_l_ˈɒ_k_ə_z]\
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Agents having as their major action the interruption of neural transmission at nicotinic receptors on postganglionic autonomic neurons. Because their actions are so broad, including blocking of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, their therapeutic use has been largely supplanted by more specific drugs. They may still be used in the control of blood pressure in patients with acute dissecting aortic aneurysm and for the induction of hypotension in surgery.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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