Heptaminol

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Heptaminol
IUPAC name 6-amino-2-methyl-heptan-2-ol
Identifiers
CAS number [372-66-7]
PubChem 3590
MeSH Heptaminol
ATC code C01DX08
Properties
Molecular formula C8H19NO
Molar mass 145.243 g/mol
Pharmacology
Routes of
administration
Oral, intravenous, intramuscular
Excretion Renal
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Heptaminol is an amino alcohol which is classified as a vasodilator (C01DX08). It is sometimes used in the treatment of low blood pressure, particularly orthostatic hypotension.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ (French) Heptaminol Chlorhydrate. BIAM (March 3, 2000). Retrieved on 2007-02-27.