Terms Related to Vasopressor Agents

• Anticoagulant Agents

  Agents that prevent blood clotting. Naturally occurring agents in the blood are included only when they are used as drugs.

• Psychoactive Drugs

  A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including …

• Vasodilator Agents

  Drugs used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.

• Anticoagulant Drugs

  Agents that prevent blood clotting. Naturally occurring agents in the blood are included only when they are used as drugs.

• Psychoactive Agents

  A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including …

• Tranquillizing Agents

  A traditional grouping of drugs said to have a soothing or calming effect on mood, thought, or behavior. Included here are the ANTI-ANXIETY AGENTS (minor …