Etafedrine (
INN) or ethylephedrine is a long-acting
bronchodilator and has the brand name Nethaprin. It was previously commercially available as both the
free base and as the
hydrochloride salt from Sanofi-Aventis (now
Sanofi) but is now no longer marketed.
Pharmacology
Unlike
ephedrine and
tyramine, etafedrine does not induce the release of
epinephrine
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and ...
or
norepinephrine and instead acts as a
selective β2 adrenoreceptor agonist, thereby mediating its bronchodilator effects.
See also
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Cinnamedrine
Cinnamedrine (INN, USAN), also known as ''N''-cinnamylephedrine, is a sympathomimetic drug with similar effects relative to those of ephedrine. It also has some local anesthetic activity. Cinnamedrine was previously used, in combination with an ...
References
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Abandoned drugs
Phenylethanolamines
Bronchodilators
Substituted amphetamines