GANGLIOPLEGIC AGENTS
\ɡˌaŋɡlɪəplˈiːd͡ʒɪk ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənts], \ɡˌaŋɡlɪəplˈiːdʒɪk ˈeɪdʒənts], \ɡ_ˌa_ŋ_ɡ_l_ɪ__ə_p_l_ˈiː_dʒ_ɪ_k ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Agents having as their major action the interruption of neural transmission at nicotinic receptors on postganglionic autonomic neurons. Because their actions are so broad, including blocking of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, their therapeutic use has been largely supplanted by more specific drugs. They may still be used in the control of blood pressure in patients with acute dissecting aortic aneurysm and for the induction of hypotension in surgery.
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