Etilefrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic medication used to treat orthostatic hypotension and other conditions related to low blood pressure, often acting as a vasopressor. It functions as a alpha-1 and beta-1 adrenergic receptor agonist, boosting cardiac output and constricting blood vessels, generally administered orally or via injection. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Vasoconstrictors. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Circupon, Effontil and Kertasin. Its PubChem CID is 164652.
Etilefrine hydrochloride
| CAS No | 943-17-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H16ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 217.69 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-[2-(ethylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]phenol;hydrochloride |
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Etilefrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic medication used to treat orthostatic hypotension and other conditions related to low blood pressure, often acting as a vasopressor.
The listed CAS number is 943-17-9.
The listed molecular formula is C10H16ClNO2.
The listed molecular weight is 217.69 g/mol.
3-[2-(ethylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]phenol;hydrochloride.
The source lists Circupon, Effontil and Kertasin.