Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/faɾˈma.ko a.ðɾeˈneɾ.xi.ko/

Translation options into English

• Adrenergic drug

Meaning

The term fármaco adrenérgico refers to a medication that acts on the adrenergic receptors in the body. These drugs mimic or enhance the action of the neurotransmitters adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are involved in the "fight or flight" response, affecting functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, specifically in pharmacology.

This term is more commonly used in written contexts, especially in medical literature, pharmacology textbooks, and discussions among healthcare professionals.

Example sentences

1. El doctor recetó un fármaco adrenérgico para tratar la hipotensión del paciente.

2. The doctor prescribed an adrenergic drug to treat the patient's hypotension.

3. Es importante saber los efectos secundarios de los fármacos adrenérgicos antes de comenzar un tratamiento.

4. It's important to know the side effects of adrenergic drugs before starting a treatment.

Idiomatic expressions

In this case, "fármaco adrenérgico" is not typically used as part of idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

• Fármaco comes from the Greek word "phármakon," which means drug or medication.
• Adrenérgico is derived from "adrenalina," referring to the hormone adrenaline, and the suffix "-érgico" indicates something that acts on or stimulates.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Medicamento adrenérgico, Agonista adrenérgico
• Antonyms: Fármaco colinérgico, Antagonista adrenérgico