Vasopressor
PharmacologyCritical CareImportant
A drug that raises dangerously low blood pressure by tightening blood vessels; norepinephrine (Levophed) and epinephrine (Adrenalin) are common agents in critical care.
Korean
승압제
혈관을 수축시켜 위험하게 낮은 혈압을 올리는 약물; 노르에피네프린(레보페드), 에피네프린(아드레날린)이 중환자 진료에서 흔히 쓰이는 약제이다.
French
Vasopresseur
Médicament qui augmente une tension artérielle dangereusement basse en resserrant les vaisseaux sanguins; la noradrénaline (Levophed) et l'adrénaline sont des agents courants en soins intensifs.
Word parts
vas/oRoot(Latin) Vessel, duct