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sympathomimetic [¦sim·pə·thō·mə′med·ik] (pharmacology) Having the ability to produce physiologic changes similar to those caused by action of the sympathetic nervous system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other common offending agents are sympathomimetic amines, such as phenylephrine, and selective [[alpha]. 22,23,39) Thus, the major inflammatory mediators involved in the inflammatory pain induced by carrageenan are eicosanoids and sympathomimetic amines, whereas the major inflammatory mediators involved in the inflammatory pain induced by formalin are serotonin and histamine, both of which directly activate sensitized nociceptors. Ephedra, also known as ma huang, stimulates the sympathomimetic and central nervous systems and suppresses appetite. |
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