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Descriptor English:
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Heptaminol
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Heptaminol
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Heptaminol
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Synonyms English:
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Cardiomax
Heptaminol Hydrochloride
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Tree Number:
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D02.033.100.350
D02.092.063.350
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Definition English:
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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. |
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History Note English:
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91(76); was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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6691
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Unique Identifier:
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D006535
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Similar:
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DeCS
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