3-Hydroxyamphetamine (
INN; trade names Pressionorm, Gepefrine, and Wintonin), also known as meta-hydroxyamphetamine,
and α-methyl-''meta''-tyramine, is an
antihypotensive or
sympathomimetic
Sympathomimetic drugs (also known as adrenergic drugs and adrenergic amines) are stimulant compounds which mimic the effects of endogenous agonists of the sympathetic nervous system. Examples of sympathomimetic effects include increases in hea ...
agent of the
amphetamine
Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
family that is marketed in certain
European countries.
It is a known
metabolite
In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.
The term is usually used for small molecules. Metabolites have various functions, including fuel, structure, signaling, stimulatory and inhibitory effects on enzymes, c ...
of
amphetamine
Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
in rats.
See also
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3,4-Dihydroxyamphetamine
α-Methyldopamine (α-Me-DA), also known as 3,4-dihydroxyamphetamine (3,4-DHA or HHA), is a research chemical of the catecholamine and amphetamine chemical classes. Its bis- glutathionyl metabolite is slightly neurotoxic when directly injecte ...
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Norfenfluramine
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4-Hydroxyamphetamine
4-Hydroxyamphetamine (4HA), also known as hydroxyamfetamine, hydroxyamphetamine, oxamphetamine, norpholedrine, ''para''-hydroxyamphetamine, and α-methyltyramine, is a drug that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
It is used medically ...
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Metaraminol
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''meta''-Tyramine
References
{{Phenethylamines
Substituted amphetamines
Phenols
Sympathomimetics
Norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agents