Heptaminol

"Heptaminol" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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.

Descriptor ID

D006535

MeSH Number(s)

D02.033.100.350

D02.092.063.350

Concept/Terms

Heptaminol

Heptaminol Hydrochloride

Cardiomax

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Organic Chemicals [D02]
Alcohols [D02.033]
Amino Alcohols [D02.033.100]
Heptaminol [D02.033.100.350]
Amines [D02.092]
Amino Alcohols [D02.092.063]
Heptaminol [D02.092.063.350]

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