Question 1

why do vasodilators cause tachycardia and palpitation?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilators: Vasodilators do what the name implies: these compounds dilate blood vessels, resulting in a decrease in blood pressure. As the baroreceptors detect this, they command the autonomic nervous system to increase adrenaline output. This, in turn, increases heart rate and increases cardiac irritability.

Question 2

what is the reason vasodilators not have a long term effect?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism: The medications or exercize have time limited effects.
Medications are used, changed excreted by kidneys or liver.
Exercize is a great vasodilator, but stops with end of exercize

Question 3

if verapamil is a vasodilator how can it be a headache medicine when vasodilation caused headaches?

Accepted Answer

: It is usually used as an anti hypertensive. It was also found to be effective in the treatment of headaches. Good Luck

Question 4

the most common vasodilator is what?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure meds: Blood pressure meds are common vasodilators.Meds for erectile dysfunction are common vasodilators.

Question 5

what is the most common vasodilator to be used?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure meds: Blood pressure meds are common vasodilators.Meds for erectile dysfunction are common vasodilators.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: vasodilator?

Accepted Answer

Vessel relaxer: A vasodilator is a chemical that works to cause active relaxation of the blood vessels.  These medications are chosen most often to treat  high blood pressure, but may also be prescribed for the treatment of congestive heart failure or damaged heart valves, after heart surgery, or for pulmonary hypertension.

Question 7

is codeine a vasodilator or vasoconstrictor?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilator: Codeine can cause vasodilation.

Question 8

are there any herbal vasodilators other than ginkgo?

Accepted Answer

Herbs: Assuming you have high blood pressure, some herbal remedies could be selenium, sod enzyme, garlic, hawthorne.

Question 9

what does vasodilator mean in terms of human anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Enlarge vessels: dilation or enlargemenet of blood vessels.

Question 10

help please! is caffeine a vasodilator or vasoconstrictor?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is...: Caffeine has a near-identical chemical structure as theophylline, a well known bronchodilator.  As for the vasculature, caffeine typically vasoconstricts the peripheral vasculature as reflected in increased systolic & diastolic pressure, but not cardiac output or left ventricular contractility.  Caffeine also blocks (inhibits) Adenosine in the brain--this is what keeps you awake...

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