vasopressor; antihypotensive
A drug that raises blood pressure; used in medical contexts such as shock or hypotension. The synonym 昇圧剤 is also common.
See also: 昇圧剤
A vasopressor was administered to the patient in shock.
Compound of 昇圧 (しょうあつ, 'raising pressure') + 薬 (やく, 'drug').