Description
Heptaminol is an aliphatic amine with cardiotonic and sympathomimetic activities. It decreases the amplitude of peak calcium currents by 30% in isolated guinea pig ventricular myocytes when used at a concentration of 100 μM. Heptaminol inhibits norepinephrine uptake and induces catecholamine release in primary bovine chromaffin cells. It increases blood pressure in cats when administered intravenously at a dose of 15 mg, an effect that can be blocked by reserpine .
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID
Uses
Heptaminol is used in the preparation of drugs for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Definition
ChEBI: 6-amino-2-methyl-2-heptanol is a tertiary alcohol.
