Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Antagonists

Drugs that bind to and block the activation of ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS.

Also Known As:

Adrenergic alpha-2 Antagonists; Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Blockers; Adrenergic alpha2-Antagonists; alpha-2 Adrenergic Blocking Agents; alpha2-Adrenergic Antagonists; Adrenergic alpha 2 Antagonists; Adrenergic alpha 2 Receptor Antagonists; Adrenergic alpha 2 Receptor Blockers; Adrenergic alpha2 Antagonists; Antagonists, Adrenergic alpha-2; Antagonists, alpha2-Adrenergic; alpha 2 Adrenergic Blocking Agents; alpha-2 Antagonists, Adrenergic; alpha2 Adrenergic Antagonists; alpha2-Antagonists, Adrenergic

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action: 24
    - Neurotransmitter Agents: 13181
      - Adrenergic Agents: 9549
        Adrenergic Antagonists: 736
        Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists: 133
        Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Antagonists: 2
  - Physiological Effects of Drugs: 1
    - Neurotransmitter Agents: 13181
      - Adrenergic Agents: 9549
        Adrenergic Antagonists: 736
        Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists: 133
        Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Antagonists: 2

Experts

1.	Clivatti, Jefferson: 1 article (11/2010)
2.	Garcia, João Batista Santos: 1 article (11/2010)
3.	Leal, Plínio da Cunha: 1 article (11/2010)
4.	Sakata, Rioko Kimiko: 1 article (11/2010)
5.	Chaudry, I H: 1 article (10/2001)
6.	Wang, P: 1 article (10/2001)
7.	Yang, S: 1 article (10/2001)
8.	Zhou, M: 1 article (10/2001)

Related Diseases

1.	Sepsis (Septicemia) 10/01/2001 - "Modulation of hepatic responsiveness to NE by alpha2-adrenergic antagonists should provide a novel approach for maintaining cell and organ functions during sepsis."
2.	Hyperalgesia 11/01/2010 - "Modulation of hyperalgesia could be done through: NMDA receptor antagonists, alpha2-adrenergic agonists, and COX inhibitors. "

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