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Heptaminol MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Heptaminol
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.100.350
D02.092.063.350
Unique ID
D006535
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006535
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.
Entry Term(s)
Cardiomax
Heptaminol Hydrochloride
Registry Number
3DQS188SY5
Related Numbers
372-66-7
543-15-7
XB3RM40HIR
CAS Type 1 Name
2-Heptanol, 6-amino-2-methyl-
Previous Indexing
Alcohols, Octyl (1973-1975)
Amino Alcohols (1969-1975)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90
History Note
91(76); was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1975/07/25
Revision Date
2016/07/01
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