- Concept UI
- M0014995
- Related Numbers
- 104-14-3
- Scope Note
- An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates.
- Terms
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Octopamine
Preferred Term
Term UI
T028729
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
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4-Octopamine
Term UI
T028725
Date12/09/1983
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Norsympatol
Term UI
T028726
Date03/05/1990
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1991)
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Norsynephrine
Term UI
T028727
Date03/05/1990
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1991)
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para-Octopamine
Term UI
T028728
Date05/13/1981
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol
Term UI
T028730
Date03/17/1994
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1995)
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p-Octopamine
Term UI
T028731
Date05/13/1981
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)