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Drugs that stimulate alpha 2 adrenergic rexceptor subtype of the cathecholamine neurotransmitter, norepinephrine (adrenaline) on nerve endings and inhibit norepinephrine release, resulting in sedative and analgesic actions
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(2007). Alpha(α) 2-Adrenergic Agonist. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_161
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