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MeSH Heading: Amrinone
Tree Number(s): D02.092.080.085; D03.383.725.050.085
Unique ID: D000676
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000676
Scope Note: A positive inotropic cardiotonic (CARDIOTONIC AGENTS) with vasodilator properties, phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitory activity, and the ability to stimulate calcium ion influx into the cardiac cell.
Entry Term(s): 5-Amino-(3,4'-bipyridine)-6(1H)-one; Amrinon; Cordemcura; Inocor; Win-40680; Wincoram
Pharm Action: Calcium Channel Blockers
Cardiotonic Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitors
Related Numbers: 60719-84-8
CAS Type 1 Name: (3,4'-Bipyridin)-6(1H)-one, 5-amino-
Previous Indexing: Aminopyridines (1979-1986); Pyridines (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note: 87
History Note: 87
Date Established: 1987/01/01
Date of Entry: 1986/06/16
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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