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Category: Therapeutic agents

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What are alpha-2 agonists? A comprehensive overview of their pharmacology

5 min read
For decades, alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists have been used to treat a wide array of conditions, from hypertension and ADHD to opioid withdrawal and chronic pain. This class of drugs works by activating specific receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems to produce a calming and inhibitory effect.