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MeSH Heading: Mephentermine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.471.683.152.766.617
Unique ID: D008616
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008616
Scope Note: A sympathomimetic agent with specificity for alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. It is used to maintain BLOOD PRESSURE in hypotensive states such as following SPINAL ANESTHESIA.
Entry Term(s): Mephentermine Sulfate; Mephentermine Sulfate (2:1)
Pharm Action: Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists
Related Numbers: 100-92-5; 1212-72-2; 580655Z8RR
CAS Type 1 Name: Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha,alpha-trimethyl-
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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