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Descriptor
English
:
Octopamine
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Octopamina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Octopamina
Synonyms
English
:
4-Octopamine
Norsympatol
alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
p-Octopamine
para-Octopamine
Norsynephrine
Tree Number:
D02.033.100.291.525
D02.092.063.291.525
D02.092.211.215.811.651
D02.092.471.683.725
Definition
English
:
An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from
tyramine
in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat
hypotension
and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some
invertebrates.
Pharmacological Action:
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Vasoconstrictor Agents
History Note
English
:
91; NORSYNEPHRINE was heading 1963-90
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
AD
administration & dosage
AE
adverse effects
AG
agonists
AA
analogs & derivatives
AN
analysis
AI
antagonists & inhibitors
BI
biosynthesis
BL
blood
CF
cerebrospinal fluid
CS
chemical synthesis
CH
chemistry
CL
classification
CT
contraindications
DF
deficiency
EC
economics
GE
genetics
HI
history
IM
immunology
IP
isolation & purification
ME
metabolism
PK
pharmacokinetics
PD
pharmacology
PH
physiology
PO
poisoning
RE
radiation effects
SE
secretion
ST
standards
SD
supply & distribution
TU
therapeutic use
TO
toxicity
UR
urine
Record Number:
29307
Unique Identifier:
D009655
Occurrence in VHL
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