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Descriptor
English
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Octopamine
Descriptor
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Octopamina
Descriptor
Portuguese
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Octopamina
Synonyms
English
:
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
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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
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91; NORSYNEPHRINE was heading 1963-90
Allowable Qualifiers
English
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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
DU
diagnostic use
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
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