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Epinephrine MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Epinephrine
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.100.291.310
D02.092.063.291.310
D02.092.211.215.454
D02.092.311.461
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.461
Unique ID
D004837
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004837
Scope Note
The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.
Entry Term(s)
4-(1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
Adrenaline
Adrenaline Acid Tartrate
Adrenaline Bitartrate
Adrenaline Hydrochloride
Epifrin
Epinephrine Acetate
Epinephrine Bitartrate
Epinephrine Hydrochloride
Epinephrine Hydrogen Tartrate
Epitrate
Lyophrin
Medihaler-Epi
Pharm Action
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Bronchodilator Agents
Mydriatics
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Related Numbers
30Q7KI53AK
51-43-4
M1NJX34RVJ
WBB047OO38
CAS Type 1 Name
1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-, (R)-
NLM Classification #
WK 725
See Also
Receptors, Adrenergic
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2018/05/29
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