sympathomimetic
Speech parts
1. sympathomimetic - Noun
2. sympathomimetic - Adjective
Meaning
relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
Source: WordNetSynonyms
adrenergic
neurotransmitter
endocrine
pressor
catecholamine
vasoconstrictor
adrenomimetic
hypoglycaemia
internal secretion
vasoconstrictive
sympathicomimetic
sympatheticomimetic
sympathomimetics
Examples
Dilated pupils ( mydriasis ) are prominent during khat consumption, reflecting the sympathomimetic effects of the drug, which are also reflected in increased heart rate and blood pressure.
The initial popularity of the 'classic' non-selective irreversible MAO inhibitors began to wane due to their serious interactions with sympathomimetic drugs and tyramine -containing foods that could lead to dangerous hypertensive emergencies.