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.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009655
altLabel
4-Octopamine
para-Octopamine
p-Octopamine
Norsynephrine
alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
Norsympatol
Benzenemethanol, alpha-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-
AQL
AA AD AE AG AI AN BI BL CF CH CL CS DF EC GE HI IM IP ME PD PH PK PO RE SD ST TO TU UR
cui
C0028403
DC
1
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.
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