PHENTOLAMINE
Introduction to Phentolamine: A Non-Selective Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonist Phentolamine, known historically by the American brand name Regitine, is classified pharmacologically as a non-selective alpha-adrenoreceptor blocking agent. This designation indicates its mechanism of action involves competitive antagonism at both the alpha-1 ($alpha_1$) and alpha-2 ($alpha_2$) adrenergic receptor subtypes located throughout the body. Developed primarily for managing acute […]