Preferred Name |
Phenylephrine |
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Synonyms |
PHENYLEPHRINE Phenylephrine |
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Definitions |
A direct-acting sympathomimetic amine chemically related to adrenaline and ephedrine with potent vasoconstrictor property. Phenylephrine is a post-synaptic alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction, increases systolic/diastolic pressures, reflex bradycardia, and stroke output. |
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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C62067 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic drug whose primary activity results from stimulation of the alpha receptors of the vasculature, resulting in vasoconstriction while producing comparatively mild direct cardiac effects. |
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CAS_Registry |
59-42-7 |
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CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:8093 |
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Chemical_Formula |
C9H13NO2 |
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code |
C62067 |
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Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C191406 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C191200 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C191387 |
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Contributing_Source |
ACC/AHA FDA |
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DEFINITION |
A direct-acting sympathomimetic amine chemically related to adrenaline and ephedrine with potent vasoconstrictor property. Phenylephrine is a post-synaptic alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist that causes vasoconstriction, increases systolic/diastolic pressures, reflex bradycardia, and stroke output. |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
1WS297W6MV |
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FULL_SYN |
PHENYLEPHRINE Phenylephrine |
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Has_Salt_Form | ||
label |
Phenylephrine |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Phenylephrine_Base |
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Preferred_Name |
Phenylephrine |
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prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C62067 |
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Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0031469 |
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subClassOf |