1. UNIT- II
Drugs acting on Autonomic nervous system
❖ Adrenergic Antagonists
❖ Alpha Adrenergic Antagonists (Blockers)
❖ Beta Adrenergic Antagonists (Blockers)
Dr P Parthiban
Professor
Vellalar College of Pharmacy
2. Adrenergic antagonist
Antagonists reduce or block the signals of agonists.
An adrenergic antagonist is a drug that inhibits the function
of adrenergic receptors.