Epinephrine

(R)-adrenaline is the R-enantiomer of adrenaline. It is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands resulting in the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Among its listed roles, it functions as a hormone, an adrenergic agonist, a vasodilator agent, an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a bronchodilator agent, a vasoconstrictor agent, a beta-adrenergic agonist, a sympathomimetic agent, a mydriatic agent and a mouse metabolite. It is the conjugate base of (R)-adrenaline(1+). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-adrenaline. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Bronchodilators and Vasoconstrictors. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-asthmatic agents and decongestants. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Adrenaline and Levoepinephrine. Its PubChem CID is 5816.