Definition of blocking agent Blocking agent
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| blocking agent - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process | ||
| blocker | ||
| medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies | ||
| alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, alpha-blocker, alpha blocker any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder | ||
| beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent, beta blocker 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 | ||
| labetalol, labetalol hydrochloride, normodyne, trandate antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure) | ||
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