The sedative-hypnotic effects of alpha-2 drugs work by inhibiting the release of which neurotransmitter from receptors?

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The release of norepinephrine is inhibited by the sedative-hypnotic effects of alpha-2 drugs. The alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonists have been used extensively in animals to supplement other anesthetic agents and to provide increased analgesia. Xylazine is an example of this type of drug.

The Sedative-Hypnotic Effects of Alpha-2 Drugs Work by Inhibiting the Release