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Adrenergic Drug

Description:

An adrenergic drug refers to any medication or substance that affects the adrenergic system, which is involved in releasing adrenaline or norepinephrine. Adrenergic drugs can stimulate or inhibit the functions of the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.

Sample sentences:

1. Doctors often prescribe adrenergic drugs to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma.
2. This particular adrenergic drug functions by stimulating adrenergic receptors in the heart, leading to increased heart rate.
3. Adrenergic drugs are commonly used in emergency medicine to quickly raise blood pressure in critical situations.
4. Some adrenergic medications may cause side effects like anxiety, tremors, or increased sweating.

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