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Answer for the clue "Antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure) ", 9 letters:
labetalol

Word definitions for labetalol in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A mixed alpha/beta adrenergic antagonist, which is used to treat high blood pressure.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure) [syn: labetalol hydrochloride , Trandate , Normodyne ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Labetalol , sold under the trade names Normodyne among others, is a mixed alpha / beta adrenergic antagonist that is used to treat high blood pressure . It can be given intravenously in severe hypertensive situations, or by mouth for long term hypertension ...

Usage examples of labetalol.

Every time Dan tried to steer the discussion toward cultural issues, the residents yanked it back to a debate on the relative merits of labetalol and hydralazine as antihypertensives.