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Mephentermine
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Definition
: A sympathomimetic agent with specificity for alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. It is used to maintain BLOOD PRESSURE in hypotensive states such as following SPINAL ANESTHESIA.
Pharmacological Action
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists
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Sympathomimetics
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Vasoconstrictor Agents
Other names
Sulfate, Mephentermine; Mephentermine Sulfate (2:1); Mephentermine Sulfate
Drugs
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WYAMINE SULFATE
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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N-
hydroxymephentermine
58670-93-2 Benzeneethanamine, N-
hydroxy-
N,alpha,alpha-
trimethyl
Mephentermine/*analogs & derivatives.
Xenobiotica 1992 Apr;22(4):451-7
4-
hydroxymephentermine
120583-09-7
Mephentermine/*analogs & derivatives.
Xenobiotica 1990;20(7):653