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Amino Alcohols

Categorical breakdown of terms falling inder the category of Amino Alcohols. Sub categories will become more specific in nature to the terms listed for Amino Alcohols.

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2-Hydroxyphenethylamine - Simple amine found in the brain. It may be modulator of sympathetic functions. Its derivatives are a...

Acebutolol - A cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist with little effect on the bronchial receptors. The drug...

Albuterol - A racemic mixture with a 1:1 ratio of the r-isomer, levalbuterol, and s-albuterol. It is a short-act...

Alprenolol - One of the ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS used as an antihypertensive, anti-anginal, and anti-arrhythmi...

Amino Alcohols - Compounds possessing both a hydroxyl (-OH) and an amino group (-NH2)....

Atenolol - A cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, ...

Betaxolol - A cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic antagonist with no partial agonist activity....

Bisoprolol - A cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of hypertension and a...

Bupranolol - An adrenergic-beta-2 antagonist that has been used for cardiac arrhythmia, angina pectoris, hyperten...

Carteolol - A beta-adrenergic antagonist used as an anti-arrhythmia agent, an anti-angina agent, an antihyperten...

Celiprolol - A cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic antagonist that may act as a partial agonist at some adrenergic ...

Choline - A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a...

Clenbuterol - A substituted phenylaminoethanol that has beta-2 adrenomimetic properties at very low doses. It is u...

Deanol - An antidepressive agent that has also been used in the treatment of movement disorders. The mechanis...

Dihydroalprenolol - Hydrogenated alprenolol derivative where the extra hydrogens are often tritiated. This radiolabeled ...

Ephedrine - A phenethylamine found in EPHEDRA SINICA. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is an isomer. It is an alpha- and beta-adr...

Epinephrine - The active sympathomimetic hormone from the adrenal medulla. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta-...

Ethanolamine - A viscous, hygroscopic amino alcohol with an ammoniacal odor. It is widely distributed in biological...

Ethanolamines - AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the ETHANOLAMINE; (-NH2CH2CHOH) group and its derivatives....

Etilefrine - An adrenergic agonist that appears to interact with beta-2 and some alpha adrenergic receptors. It h...

Fenoterol - An adrenergic beta-2 agonist that is used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic....

Heptaminol - An amino alcohol that has been used as a myocardial stimulant and vasodilator and to relieve broncho...

Histidinol - The penultimate step in the pathway of histidine biosynthesis. Oxidation of the alcohol group on the...

Iodocyanopindolol - A highly selective and specific beta antagonist that is used to characterize beta-adrenoceptors....

Isoetharine - Adrenergic beta-2 agonist used as bronchodilator for emphysema, bronchitis and asthma....

Isoproterenol - Isopropyl analog of EPINEPHRINE; beta-sympathomimetic that acts on the heart, bronchi, skeletal musc...

Isoxsuprine - A beta-adrenergic agonist that causes direct relaxation of uterine and vascular smooth muscle. Its v...

Labetalol - Blocker of both alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors that is used as an antihypertensive....

Levobunolol - A nonselective beta-adrenoceptor antagonist used in the treatment of glaucoma....

Metaraminol - An adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the ...

Methoxamine - An alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes prolonged peripheral vasoconstriction. It has little if any ...

Metipranolol - A beta-adrenergic antagonist effective for both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. It is used as an antiar...

Metoprolol - A selective adrenergic beta-1-blocking agent with no stimulatory action. It's binding to plasma albu...

Midodrine - An ethanolamine derivative that is an adrenergic alpha agonist. It is used as a vasoconstrictor agen...

Nadolol - A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist with a long half-life, used in cardiovascular disease to ...

Norepinephrine - Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and aut...

Normetanephrine - A methylated metabolite of norepinephrine that is excreted in the urine and found in certain tissues...

Nylidrin - A beta-adrenergic agonist. Nylidrin causes peripheral vasodilation, a positive inotropic effect, and...

Octopamine - An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and...

Orciprenaline - A beta-adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of asthma and bronchospasms....

Oxprenolol - A beta-adrenergic antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, an...

Oxyfedrine - A drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, heart failure, conduction defects, and myocardial i...

Penbutolol - A nonselective beta-blocker used as an antihypertensive and an antianginal agent....

Phenylephrine - An alpha-adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent....

Phenylpropanolamine - A sympathomimetic that acts mainly by causing release of NOREPINEPHRINE but also has direct agonist ...

p-Hydroxynorephedrine - Parahydroxy analog of phenylpropanolamine with properties as a sympathomimetic....

Pindolol - A moderately lipophilic beta blocker (ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONISTS). It is non-cardioselective and ha...

Platelet Activating Factor - A phospholipid derivative formed by PLATELETS; BASOPHILS; NEUTROPHILS; MONOCYTES; and MACROPHAGES. I...

Practolol - A beta-adrenergic antagonist that has been used in the emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias....

Prenalterol - A partial adrenergic agonist with functional beta 1-receptor specificity and inotropic effect. It is...

Procaterol - A long-acting beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a potent bronchodilator that may be administ...

Propanolamines - AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the propanolamine (NH2CH2CHOHCH2) group and its derivatives....

Propranolol - A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDI...

Pseudoephedrine - A phenethylamine that is an isomer of EPHEDRINE which has less central nervous system effects and us...

Psychosine - An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with UD...

Ritodrine - Adrenergic beta-agonist used to control premature labor....

Sotalol - An adrenergic beta-antagonist that is used in the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias....

Sphingosine - An amino alcohol with a long unsaturated hydrocarbon chain. Sphingosine and its derivative sphingani...

Suloctidil - A peripheral vasodilator that was formerly used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascula...

Synephrine - Sympathetic alpha-adrenergic agonist with actions like PHENYLEPHRINE. It is used as a vasoconstricto...

Terbutaline - A selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic....

Timolol - A beta-adrenergic antagonist similar in action to PROPRANOLOL. The levo-isomer is the more active. T...

Xamoterol - A selective beta-1-adrenergic partial agonist. Because it is a partial agonist (DRUG PARTIAL AGONISM...