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Medetomidine

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Definition: An agonist of RECEPTORS, ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 that is used in veterinary medicine for its analgesic and sedative properties. It is the racemate of DEXMEDETOMIDINE.     
Pharmacological Action Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Hypnotics and Sedatives 		Other names Levomedetomidine; MPV785; MPV 785; Hydrochloride, Medetomidine; Medetomidine Hydrochloride; MPV-785
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
4-(1-(1-naphthyl)ethyl)imidazole  137967-81-8   Medetomidine/*analogs & derivatives Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2/agonists. J Med Chem 1992 Feb 21;35(4):750-5

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