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an amide derivative of angiotensin and a powerful vasoconstrictor and vasopressor, used in the treatment of certain hypotensive states; usually administered by slow intravenous infusion.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Angiotensin — A family of peptides (smaller than proteins) that act as vasoconstrictors to narrow blood vessels. * * * A family of peptides of known and similar sequence, with vasoconstrictive activity, produced by enzymatic action of renin upon… … Medical dictionary
angiotensin — noun Etymology: angi + hypertension + in Date: 1958 either of two forms of a kinin of which one has marked vasoconstrictive action; also a synthetic amide derivative of the physiologically active form used to treat some forms of hypotension … New Collegiate Dictionary
Angiotensinamide — drugbox IUPAC name = CAS number = 53 73 6 ATC prefix = C01 ATC suffix = CX06 PubChem = 5890 DrugBank = C=49|H=70|N=14|O=11 molecular weight = 1031.17 g/mol bioavailability = protein bound = metabolism = elimination half life = excretion =… … Wikipedia
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Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
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Psychoactive drug — An assortment of psychoactive drugs A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, or psychotropic is a chemical substance that crosses the blood–brain barrier and acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it affects brain function,… … Wikipedia
