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MEPHENTERMINE

A sympathomimetic agent with mainly indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It is used to sustain blood pressure in hypotensive states, for example, next spinal anaesthesia. Although the central stimulant effects of mephentermine are many smaller than those of amphetamine, its use may lead to amphetamine-type dependence. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, adrenergic agents, sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha,alpha-trimethyl-
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