Cafedrine (
INN), also known as norephedrinoethyltheophylline, is a chemical linkage of
norephedrine
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a sympathomimetic agent which is used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. It was commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations. In veterinary medicine, it is used to contro ...
and
theophylline and is a
cardiac stimulant used to increase
blood pressure
Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. Most of this pressure results from the heart pumping blood through the circulatory system. When used without qualification, the term "blood pressure" r ...
in people with
hypotension.
See also
*
Fenethylline
*
Theodrenaline
References
Adenosine receptor antagonists
Substituted amphetamines
Cardiac stimulants
Norepinephrine releasing agents
Phenylethanolamines
Xanthines
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