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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; Sympathomimetics; Vasoconstrictor Agents 		Other names Sulfate, Mephentermine; Mephentermine Sulfate (2:1); Mephentermine SulfateDrugs* : WYAMINE SULFATE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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