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heptaminol

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Description

Heptaminol is a synthetic sympathomimetic amine that acts as a peripheral vasoconstrictor. It is used clinically as a nasal decongestant and to treat orthostatic hypotension. Heptaminol is synthesized by reacting 2-amino-2-methylpropanol with 2-chloro-5-ethylpyridine. The mechanism of action of heptaminol involves the activation of alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasoconstriction. Heptaminol is studied for its potential therapeutic applications in conditions such as nasal congestion, orthostatic hypotension, and erectile dysfunction. The drug has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of these conditions. However, heptaminol has also been associated with adverse effects, including hypertension, tachycardia, and headache. Due to concerns about potential side effects, heptaminol is not widely prescribed in many countries.'

Heptaminol: An amino alcohol that has been used as a myocardial stimulant and vasodilator and to relieve bronchospasm. Its most common therapeutic use is in orthostatic hypotension. The mechanism of heptaminol's therapeutic actions is not well understood although it has been suggested to affect catecholamine release or calcium metabolism. [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID3590
CHEMBL ID2111076
CHEBI ID94362
SCHEMBL ID152610
MeSH IDM0010242

Synonyms (72)

Synonym
6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol
2-heptanol, 6-amino-2-methyl-
DIVK1C_000924
KBIO1_000924
SPECTRUM_000001
heptaminol [inn:ban]
heptaminolum [inn-latin]
heptaminol
2-methyl-2-hydroxy-6-aminoheptane
brn 1209267
einecs 206-758-0
heptaminol (inn)
372-66-7
D07158
BPBIO1_000055
BSPBIO_003474
SPECTRUM5_001020
AB00053652
PRESTWICK2_000015
IDI1_000924
KBIO3_002978
KBIO2_002909
KBIOGR_000653
KBIOSS_000341
KBIO2_000341
KBIO2_005477
NINDS_000924
PRESTWICK0_000015
PRESTWICK1_000015
SPBIO_001352
SPECTRUM4_000167
SPECTRUM3_001907
SPECTRUM2_001536
SPBIO_001970
BSPBIO_000049
PRESTWICK3_000015
NCGC00178043-01
NCGC00178043-02
6-amino-2-methylheptan-2-ol
STK664816
AKOS005536007
corasore
4-04-00-01809 (beilstein handbook reference)
3dqs188sy5 ,
unii-3dqs188sy5
heptaminolum
ginkor fort
ginkor
6-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptamine
CHEMBL2111076
BRD-A32988684-003-01-2
6-amino2-methyl-2-heptanol
SCHEMBL152610
2-methyl-6-amino-2-heptanol
6-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptylamine
6-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-aminoheptane
heptaminol [inn]
(5-hydroxy-1,5-dimethylhexyl)amine
heptaminol [who-dd]
2-amino-6-hydroxy-6-methylheptane
heptaminol [mi]
6-methyl-2-amino-6-heptanol
DTXSID4048484
AB00053652_04
6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol, aldrichcpr
rp-2831 hydrochloride
CHEBI:94362
bdbm50101812
SBI-0051789.P002
Q417921
DB13574
A874136

Research Excerpts

Overview

Heptaminol is an antihypotensive drug and is one of the stimulants banned in sport competitions. It is a molecule with experimental cardiovascular analeptic properties.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Heptaminol is an antihypotensive drug and is one of the stimulants banned in sport competitions. "( Solid-phase column chromatographic and gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric determination of heptaminol in human urine and related pharmacokinetic profiles.
Kuo, FH; Liu, CH; Shieh, MH; Tseng, YL,
)
1.79
"Heptaminol is a molecule with experimental cardiovascular analeptic properties. "( Randomized double-blind trial of injectable heptaminol for controlling spontaneous or bromocriptine-induced orthostatic hypotension in parkinsonians.
Allain, H; Milon, D; Morel, G; Reymann, JM; Sabouraud, O; Van den Driessche, J, 1990
)
1.98

Dosage Studied

A new simple, sensitive and cheap fluorimetric method of analysis was developed and validated. The method was designed and validated for analysis of heptaminol HCl in both its pure and dosage forms.

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The dose-response curve was depressed by pretreatment with reserpine."( [On the mode of action of heptaminol (author's transl)].
Grobecker, H, 1976
)
0.56
"For the determination of heptaminol (HEP) in its authentic and dosage form as well as in human plasma, a new simple, sensitive and cheap fluorimetric method of analysis was developed and validated."( Utility of ninhydrin reagent for spectrofluorimetric determination of heptaminol in human plasma.
Halim, ME; Nagy, DM; Omar, MA, 2018
)
1.02
"A sensitive, simple, accurate and less expensive fluorimetric method was designed and validated for analysis of heptaminol HCl in both its pure and dosage forms, as well as in human plasma."( Condensation of heptaminol hydrochloride for its spectrofluorimetric determination in pure form and tablets: application in human plasma.
Halim, ME; Nagy, DM; Omar, MA, 2020
)
1.12
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
tertiary alcoholA tertiary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has three other carbon atoms attached to it.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1159607Screen for inhibitors of RMI FANCM (MM2) intereaction2016Journal of biomolecular screening, Jul, Volume: 21, Issue:6
A High-Throughput Screening Strategy to Identify Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibitors That Block the Fanconi Anemia DNA Repair Pathway.
AID1207657Inhibition of L-type calcium channel measured using whole-cell patch clamp in guinea pig ventricular myocytes2012Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, Oct, Volume: 32, Issue:10
Predictive model for L-type channel inhibition: multichannel block in QT prolongation risk assessment.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (82)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199044 (53.66)18.7374
1990's12 (14.63)18.2507
2000's13 (15.85)29.6817
2010's7 (8.54)24.3611
2020's6 (7.32)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 56.89

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index56.89 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.64 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.47 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index91.21 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (56.89)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials11 (11.96%)5.53%
Reviews2 (2.17%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (2.17%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other77 (83.70%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]