1. Noun. (organic compound) A drug that acts as a vasodilator. ¹
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Medical Definition of Oxyfedrine
1. L-3[(beta-hydroxy-alpha-methylphenethyl)amino]-3'-methoxypropiophenone. A drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, heart failure, conduction defects, and myocardial infarction. It is a partial agonist at beta adrenergic receptors and has acts as a coronary vasodilator and cardiotonic agent.
Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, cardiotonic agent, vasodilator agents.
Chemical name: 1-Propanone, 3-((2-hydroxy-1-methyl-2-phenylethyl)amino)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-, (R-(R*,S*))-
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