Chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₂ Molecular mass: 181.232 g/mol PubChem compound: 3306
Etafedrine, a sympathomimetic agent that acts on the sympathetic receptors of the bronchial tree relaxing spasm in a manner similar to that of ephedrine, is a bronchodilator and a selective β2-adrenoreceptor agonist. Etafedrine also belongs to the family of medications called decongestants. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages, helping to relieve nasal stuffiness.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C01CA01 | Etilefrine | C Cardiovascular system → C01 Cardiac therapy → C01C Cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides → C01CA Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents |
Etafedrine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Japan (JP)
Mexico (MX)
Poland (PL)
South Africa (ZA)
Tunisia (TN)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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