Concept information
Preferred term
Heptaminol
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Cardiomax
- Heptaminol Hydrochloride
Scope note
- An amino alcohol that has been used as a myocardial stimulant and vasodilator and to relieve bronchospasm. Its most common therapeutic use is in orthostatic hypotension. The mechanism of heptaminol's therapeutic actions is not well understood although it has been suggested to affect catecholamine release or calcium metabolism.
History note
- 91(76); was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006535
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