noun
vasopressor; antihypotensive
Medical term for a drug that raises blood pressure, used in contexts such as shock or hypotension.
ショック状態の患者に昇圧剤を投与した。
A vasopressor was administered to the patient in shock.
Antihypertensive drug that lowers blood pressure, opposite of 昇圧剤.
Compound of 昇圧 (しょうあつ, 'raising pressure') + 剤 (ざい, 'drug, agent').