Bietaserpine
Bietaserpine
Bietaserpine (pronunciation: bee-eta-ser-pin) is a pharmacological agent that belongs to the class of medication known as alpha-adrenergic blocking agents.
Etymology
The term "Bietaserpine" is derived from the Greek words "beta" meaning second and "serpens" meaning serpent, referring to the drug's secondary or 'beta' blocking effect on the adrenergic receptors, which are symbolically represented as serpents in the medical field.
Usage
Bietaserpine is primarily used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (chest pain). It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Related Terms
- Alpha-adrenergic blocking agent: A type of medication that reduces nerve impulses to blood vessels, which allows blood to pass more easily, causing the blood pressure to decrease.
- Adrenergic receptor: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) produced by the body, but also many medications.
- Hypertension: A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Angina pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bietaserpine
- Wikipedia's article - Bietaserpine
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