Tuaminoheptane
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Tuaminoheptane
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| heptan-2-amine | |
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| CAS number | ? |
| ATC code | R01 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C7H17N |
| Mol. mass | 115.217 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | ? |
Tuaminoheptane (or tuamine) is a nasal decongestant drug which is a sympathomimetic stimulant and vasoconstrictor.[1] However it can cause skin irritation,[2] which limits its usefulness as a nasal decongestant. Side effects can include acute glaucoma, tachycardia and hypertension.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Delicado EG, Fideu MD, Miras-Portugal MT, Pourrias B, Aunis D. Effect of tuamine, heptaminol and two analogues on uptake and release of catecholamines in cultured chromaffin cells. Biochemical Pharmacology. 1990 Aug 15;40(4):821-5.
- ^ Raoux M, Colomban C, Delmas P, Crest M. The amine-containing cutaneous irritant heptylamine inhibits the volume-regulated anion channel and mobilizes intracellular calcium in normal human epidermal keratinocytes. Molecular Pharmacology. 2007 Jun;71(6):1685-94.
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