Levonordefrin
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 4-[(1R,2S)-2-amino-1-hydroxypropyl]benzene-1,2-diol | |
| Clinical data | |
| Legal status | ℞ Prescription only |
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| CAS number | 829-74-3  |
| ATC code | None |
| PubChem | CID 164739 |
| IUPHAR ligand | 508 |
| DrugBank | DB06707 |
| ChemSpider | 144416  |
| UNII | V008L6478D |
| KEGG | D02388 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL677 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C9H13NO3 |
| Mol. mass | 183.204g/mol |
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Levonordefrin (Nordefrin, Neo-Cobefrin), also known as α-methylnorepinephrine (α-Me-NE), is a sympathomimetic amine used as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor in dentistry.[1] It is also a metabolite of the antihypertensive drug methyldopa, and plays a crucial role in its pharmacology and therapeutic benefits.
See also
- α-Methyldopamine
- α-Methyltyramine
References
- ↑ Prescribing information for COOK-WAITE Carbocaine 2% with Neo-Cobefrin. Carestream Health, Inc.
External links
- Nordefrin at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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