Octopamine
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.
Year introduced: 1991
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.291.525, D02.092.063.291.525, D02.092.211.215.811.651, D02.092.471.683.725
MeSH Unique ID: D009655
Registry Number: 14O50WS8JD
Entry Terms:
- 4-Octopamine
- Norsympatol
- Norsynephrine
- para-Octopamine
- alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
- p-Octopamine
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