phentolamine
Noun: A synthetic alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, primarily used as a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Historically, it was investigated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Phentolamine is a medical term referring to a specific pharmaceutical compound. It is used in clinical and pharmacological contexts. - It is administered as an injection or, in some formulations, as an oral medication. - Its primary action is to block alpha-adrenergic receptors.
- The doctor administered phentolamine to reverse the vasoconstrictive effects of the medication.
- Early studies on phentolamine showed it could be effective for certain vascular conditions.
- Phentolamine mesylate is the common salt form used in medicine.
- Receptor Antagonist: is classified as a non-selective alpha-adrenergic antagonist.
- Diagnostic Use: It has been used in diagnostic tests for pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal glands.
- Phentolamine mesylate: The mesylate salt form of the drug, which is the standard preparation for clinical use.
- Vasomax: A former trade name for an oral formulation of phentolamine investigated for erectile dysfunction.
- Alpha-blocker
- Adrenergic antagonist
- Vasodilator (describes its effect, not a direct synonym for the compound itself)
The word phentolamine has no other common meanings outside of its specific use as the name for this pharmaceutical agent.
Not applicable. Phentolamine is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.
Not applicable. Phentolamine is a technical term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.
- a virility drug (trade name Vasomax) to treat erectile dysfunction in men