Vasoconstriction

Vasoconstriction may be slight or severe. It may result from disease, medication, or psychological conditions. Medications that cause vasoconstriction include:
Antihistamines and decongestants
Cough and cold combinations
Pseudoephedrine
Caffeine ...
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VASOCONSTRICTION: Narrowing of the blood vessels.
VECTOR: A nonpathogenic bacterium or virus used to transport an antigen into the body to stimulate protective immunity (eg, in vaccine).
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Ephedra sinica , a species of ephedra (Ma huang), contains the alkaloids ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which have been found to induce central nervous system stimulation, bronchodilation, and vasoconstriction.
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Tepid baths have an antipruritic effect, possibly resulting from capillary vasoconstriction. The bath should be limited to a half hour every day or every two days. Examples of mild soaps that can be recommended include Dove, Neutrogena, and Basis.
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Stroke secondary to cocaine probably occurs because cocaine causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict) while also increasing blood pressure (hypertension). This vasoconstriction can be severe enough to reduce or block blood flow through the arteries ...
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Eosinophils and basophils release substances that cause vasoconstriction, smooth muscle contraction, and an increased permeability of small blood vessels. Eosinophils are stimulated by parasites and some bacteria.
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immunization; passive immunotherapy; passive incontinence; passive learning; passive length-tension curve; passive medium; passive movement; passive prophylaxis; passive transference; passive transport; passive tremor; passive vasoconstriction; ...
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