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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Octopamine
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Octopamina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Octopamina
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Synonyms English:
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4-Octopamine
Norsympatol
Norsynephrine
alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
p-Octopamine
para-Octopamine
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Tree Number:
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D02.033.100.291.525
D02.092.063.291.525
D02.092.211.215.811.651
D02.092.471.683.725
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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:
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Vasoconstrictor Agents
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History Note English:
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91; NORSYNEPHRINE was heading 1963-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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29307
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Unique Identifier:
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D009655
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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