| piperoxan | <chemical> A benzodioxane alpha-adrenergic blocking agent with considerable stimulatory action. It has been used to diagnose pheochromocytoma and as an antihypertensive agent. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-antagonists, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics. Chemical name: Piperidine, 1-((2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-2-yl)methyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| piperoxan hydrochloride | 2-(1-piperidylmethyl)-1,4-benzodioxane hydrochloride;an adrenergic (alpha-receptor blocking agent of the Fourneau series of benzodioxanes); used as a diagnostic test for pheochromocytoma. Synonym: Fourneau 933. (05 Mar 2000) |