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Adrenergic Antagonists
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Medical
Graduate
10/16/2011
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Phentolamine
 Definition
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 Definition
Selective alpha1 antagonist. Lowers TPR. Half life is only 3 hours.
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 Definition
Beta1&2 & alpha1 blockers.
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