sympatholytics
/ˌsɪmpəθəˈlɪtɪks/
noun
- A class of drugs or substances that block the sympathetic nervous system, used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and anxiety.
- Sympatholytics are often prescribed for patients with hypertension.
- The pharmacy stocked several types of sympatholytics for heart patients.
- Doctors may use sympatholytics to reduce the physical symptoms of stage fright.