Products
Medicines containing oxedrine (synephrine) are no longer available in many countries. Sympalept is out of commerce.
Structure and properties
Oxedrine (C9H13NO2, Mr = 167.21 g/mol) is a structurally related to epinephrine and is present in drugs as oxedrine tartrate. It is also referred to as synephrine.
Effects
Oxedrine (ATC C01CA08) has sympathomimetic properties and increases blood pressure. The effects are due to binding to alpha and beta adrenoceptors.
Indications
For the treatment of low blood pressure.
Contraindications
For complete precautions, see the drug label.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, headache, tremor, dizziness, chills, and palpitations.
