| ADP | Adenosine diphosphate |
| ADPβS | Adenosine 5′-O-2-thiodiphosphate |
| AMP | Adenosine 5′-monophosphate |
| ATP | Adenosine 5′-triphosphate |
| cGMP | Cyclic guanosine monophosphate |
| CGRP | Calcitonin gene-related peptide |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| DBP | Diastolic blood pressure |
| D–R curves | Dose-response curves |
| I.v. | Intravenous route of administration |