Medical Definition of Heptaminol
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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.
Pharmacological action: cardiotonic agent, sympathomimetic, vasodilator agents.
Chemical name: 2-Heptanol, 6-amino-2-methyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
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