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Methoxamine
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Methoxamine is an α1–adrenergic receptor agonist,[1] similar in structure to phenylephrine and 2,5-DMA. It was developed by Burroughs-Wellcome in the 1940s.[2] The drug induces vasoconstriction of skin and splanchnic blood vessels, thereby increasing peripheral vascular resistance and raising mean arterial blood pressure. Because of its hypertensive effects, it may evoke a compensatory reflex bradycardia via the baroreceptors.
References
References
- ↑ Pazdernik, Thomas L.; Kerecsen, Laszlo (2007) [2003]. “5”. In Goljan, Edward F. Pharmacology (Paperback)
|format=requires|url=(help). Rapid Review (Second ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby-Elsevier. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-323-04550-6.|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ US Patent 2359707 – DIMETHOXYPHENYL beta-HYDROXY ISOPROPYLAMINE
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