A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions
any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
in full beta-adrenergic blocking agent Any of a class of synthetic drugs used to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions of the sympathetic nervous system (see autonomic nervous system). Stimulation by epinephrine of beta-adrenergic receptors, which are predominately found in the heart but are also present in vascular and other smooth muscle, results in excitation of the sympathetic nervous system. By preventing that excitation, beta-blockers are useful in controlling anxiety, hypertension, and a variety of heart conditions (see heart disease). They reduce the risk of a second heart attack
Drugs that block the action of certain hormones on the heart Beta blockers reduce the heart rate and the force of muscle contraction, thereby reducing the oxygen demand of heart muscles
any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system
(Medicine) drug that blocks stress hormones by hindering the activity of beta receptors in the body (used to treat hypertension, angina, and other heart conditions)
The glove that the goalie uses to hold his stick The back of the blocker or blocking glove is a rectangular padded area that the goalie uses to block shots
The goaltender has a special glove known as a blocker which is worn on the hand the holds the stick The blocker is used to block shots that are high on the goalie’s stick side
a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine
a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2