Products Etilefrin is commercially available in drop form (Effortil) and has been approved in many countries since 1958. The combination with dihydroergotamine (Effortil plus) is no longer marketed. Structure and properties Etilefrin (C10H15NO2, Mr = 181.23 g/mol) is a racemate and is present in drugs as etilefrine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals … Etilefrin
Products Midodrine is commercially available in the form of tablets and drops (Gutron). It has been approved in many countries since 1985. Structure and properties Midodrine (C12H18N2O4, Mr = 254.28 g/mol) is present in drugs as midodrine hydrochloride. Like other sympathomimetics, it has a similar structure to the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. It is a … Midodrine
Products Norfenefrin is no longer available in many countries. Novadral and Ortho-Maren retard (+ pholedrin) are off the market. Structure and properties Norfenefrin (C8H11NO2, Mr = 153.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as norfenefrin hydrochloride. Effects Norfenefrin (ATC C01CA05) is sympathomimetic and increases blood pressure. Indications For the treatment of low blood pressure.
Products Pholedrin is no longer available as a drug in many countries. It was formerly contained in Ortho-Maren capsules, among other products. Structure and properties Pholedrine (C9H13NO, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) Effects Pholedrine (ATC C01CA30) has sympathomimetic properties. Indications Orthostatic hypotensive circulatory complaints and circulatory dysregulation.
