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Posted by Hud Ramelan on January 3, 1999, at 22:53:42
I take Hydergine (ergoloid mesylates), which is classified as a sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist. What does this mean, exactly? I know what an antagonist is. I guess that sympatholytic means something to do with the sympathetic nervous system and the releasing of, or the freeing of or some such thing. I know that sympathetomimetic agents imitate the chemicals of the sympathetic nervous system (ie epinephrine). But what do sympatholytics do? Why are they typically used? What are other examples besides Hydergine?
Posted by Elizabeth on January 4, 1999, at 20:56:25
In reply to re: What exactly is meant by sympatholytic?, posted by Hud Ramelan on January 3, 1999, at 22:53:42
> I take Hydergine (ergoloid mesylates), which is classified as a sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist. What does this mean, exactly? I know what an antagonist is. I guess that sympatholytic means something to do with the sympathetic nervous system and the releasing of, or the freeing of or some such thing. I know that sympathetomimetic agents imitate the chemicals of the sympathetic nervous system (ie epinephrine). But what do sympatholytics do? Why are they typically used? What are other examples besides Hydergine?
A sympatholytic is a drug that acts in a way opposite to the
sympathetic nervous system. (A sympathomimetic acts in
a way that imitates stimulation of the SNS.) Another
example of a sympatholytic would be propranolol.Can I ask what you're using the hydergeine for? Just
curious.
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