Definition

1. Noun:
   • A vasodilator drug: Tolazoline is a medication that causes blood vessels to widen (vasodilation). It is specifically used to treat conditions involving spasms in peripheral blood vessels, such as those found in the hands and feet.

Usage

• Tolazoline is administered as a treatment for vascular spasms.
• It is used in clinical settings to improve blood flow in peripheral circulatory disorders.

Examples

• The physician prescribed tolazoline to alleviate the patient's acrocyanosis.
• Tolazoline can be effective in managing Raynaud's phenomenon symptoms.

Advanced Usage

• Therapeutic use: Tolazoline is indicated for the management of conditions like acrocyanosis, a disorder characterized by bluish discoloration of the extremities due to poor circulation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vasodilator (n): A general term for any agent that widens blood vessels.
• Antispasmodic (n/adj): A substance or drug that relieves spasms, often of smooth muscle.

Synonyms

• Peripheral vasodilator
• Alpha-adrenergic blocker (describes one mechanism of action for tolazoline)

Notes

• Tolazoline is a specific pharmaceutical agent. It is not commonly used in everyday language but belongs to medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Its use has declined with the development of newer medications, but it remains a recognized treatment for certain vascular conditions.

Noun

1. vasodilator that is used to treat spasms of peripheral blood vessels (as in acrocyanosis)