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norfenefrine

under Octopamine
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More on Octopamine Definition: 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.      Other names para-Octopamine; p-Octopamine; Norsynephrine; alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol; Norsympatol; 4-Octopamine
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
norfenefrine [ 3-octopamine,A.S. COR,G+¦decke Brand of Norfenefrine Hydrochloride,Norfenefrin Ziethen,Norfenefrin-ratiopharm,Novadral,SmithKline Beecham Brand of Norfenefrine Hydrochloride,Ziethen Brand of Norfenefrine Hydrochloride,alpha-(aminomethyl)-3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol,m-octopamine,norfenefrine citrate (1:1), (R)-(R-(R*,R*))-isomer,norfenefrine citrate (1:1), (R-(R*,R*))-isomer,norfenefrine hydrochloride,norfenefrine hydrochloride, (+,-)-isomer,norfenefrine hydrochloride, (R)-isomer,norfenefrine hydrochloride, (S)-isomer,norfenefrine sulfate,norfenefrine, (+)-isomer,norfenefrine, (+,-)-isomer,norfenefrine, (-)-isomer,norfenefrine, 2H-labeled cpd,norphenylephrine,ratiopharm Brand of Norfenefrine Hydrochloride ]
  RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure 		536-21-0   Octopamine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Adrenergic alpha-Agonists 		Arzneim Forsch 26(6):1188;1976; Experientia 1979;35(11):1483; J Neurochem 29:1137;1977; Z Allgemeinmed 52(32):1685;1976

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