Vasopressor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012530",
  "term": "Vasopressor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An agent or drug that induces vasoconstriction, the narrowing of blood vessels, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. These substances act on the smooth muscle of blood vessel walls, causing them to contract. Vasopressors, such as norepinephrine and epinephrine, are administered medically to treat dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension), particularly in cases of shock.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pressor",
    "vasoconstrictor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "vasoconstriction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 914 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vasopressor/"
}