noun
- medications that cause blood vessels to constrict, thereby increasing blood pressure
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- The patient required vasopressors to maintain adequate blood pressure during surgery.
- Common vasopressors include norepinephrine and epinephrine.
- The ICU team administered vasopressors to treat the patient’s severe hypotension.
- Vasopressors are often used in cases of septic shock.
- The doctor carefully monitored the dosage of vasopressors to avoid complications.
- Emergency physicians keep vasopressors readily available for critical situations.