Are adrenic agents sympholytic

Answer 1

Adrenergic agents can be considered sympathomimetic rather than sympatholytic. Sympathomimetic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, enhancing the effects of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and epinephrine, leading to increased heart rate, dilation of airways, and other fight-or-flight responses. In contrast, sympatholytic agents inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, reducing these effects. Therefore, adrenergic agents primarily mimic and amplify sympathetic activity rather than diminish it.