Sympathomimetics
- Name
- Sympathomimetics
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000438
- Description
Drugs that mimic the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included here are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine Not Available 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine (ALEPH-2) is a phenylisopropylamine derivative with alleged anxiolytic and hallucinogenic properties. Acebutolol A selective β1-receptor antagonist used for the management of hypertension and ventricular premature beats in adults. Amphetamine A CNS stimulant and sympathomimetic agent indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Benzphetamine A sympathomimetic used to manage exogenous obesity short term. Brolamfetamine Not Available Bucindolol Bucindolol has been investigated in Heart Failure. Celiprolol A beta-blocker for the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. Chlorphentermine Used as an appetite suppressant. Clenbuterol A decongestant and bronchodilator used in a variety of respiratory conditions. Cloforex Cloforex is a small molecule drug. Cloforex has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 255.1 Da. Dextroamphetamine A sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Diethylpropion An appetite suppressant used for the short term treatment of exogenous obesity in addition to calorie restriction. Dobutamine A beta-1 agonist used to treat cardiac decompensation in patients with organic heart disease or from cardiac surgery. Dopamine A catecholamine neurotransmitter used to treat hemodynamic imbalances, poor perfusion of vital organs, low cardiac output, and hypotension. Epanolol Epanolol is an beta blocker. Ephedrine An alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist indicated to treat hypotension under anesthesia, allergic conditions, bronchial asthma, and nasal congestion. Epinephrine A hormone and neurotransmitter used to treat allergic reactions, to restore cardiac rhythm, and to control mucosal congestion, glaucoma, and asthma. Etilefrine An adrenergic agonist primarily of α1 and β1 receptors used as an anti-hypotensive. Famprofazone Famprofazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent found in combination products such as ‘Gewodin’ which is marketed in Taiwan. It is important to note that the drug is metabolized to methamphetamine... Fenoterol A beta-2 adrenergic agonist and bronchodilator used for the symptomatic treatment of asthma. Fenozolone Not Annotated Gepefrine Not Annotated Hexamethylene diamine Not Available Hydroxyamphetamine An indirectly acting sympathomimetic agent producing mydriasis for diagnostic purposes. Iofetamine I-123 Not Annotated Isoprenaline A catecholamine non-selective beta-adrenergic agonist typically used to treat bradycardia and heart block. Isoxsuprine A beta-adrenergic agonist used in the symptomatic treatment of cerebrovascular insufficiency, peripheral vascular disease of arteriosclerosis obliterans, thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) and Raynaud's disease. Labetalol An alpha and beta adrenergic antagonist used to treat hypertension, angina, and sympathetic overactivity syndrome. Levonordefrin A topical sympathomimetic amine found in local anesthetic products that is used for nasal decongestion or vasoconstriction during dental procedures. Lisdexamfetamine A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and moderate to severe eating disorders. Mefenorex Not Annotated Mephedrone Mephedrone has been investigated in Alcohol-Related Disorders and Amphetamine-Related Disorders. Mephentermine A sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of hypotension. Metamfetamine A sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and exogenous obesity. Metaraminol For the treatment and prevention of hypotension due to hemorrhage, spinal anesthesia, and shock associated with brain damage Methoxamine An alpha adrenergic agonist used to treat hypotension. Methoxyphenamine Not Annotated Methylenedioxyethamphetamine Not Available Methylone Methylone is under investigation in clinical trial NCT05741710 (A Study to Assess the use of Methylone in the Treatment of PTSD). Midodrine An alpha-adrenergic agonist used to treat orthostatic hypotension. Midomafetamine Clinical trials are now testing the therapeutic potential of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety associated with terminal cancer. MDMA is one of the four most widely used... MMDA MMDA is a recreational drug. It has no current medical uses and is a Schedule I controlled substance in the USA at present. Naphazoline A sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor used for the symptomatic relief of redness and itching of the eye, and nasal congestion. Norepinephrine A sympathomimetic used in the control of blood pressure during various hypotensive states and as an adjunct treatment during cardiac arrest. Nylidrin A vasodilator used to treat patients with peripheral vascular disorders, and elderly patients with symptoms associated with organic mental disorders. Orciprenaline A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat bronchospasm, asthma, and COPD. Oxymetazoline An alpha-1A adrenoceptor agonist used to treat nasal congestion, allergic reactions of the eye, and facial erythema associated with rosacea. Phendimetrazine A sympathomimetic amine used as adjunct therapy for the short term management of exogenous obesity. Phenmetrazine Used as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity. Phentermine A sympathomimetic anorectic agent used as a short-term adjunct therapy that is included in a regimen of weight reduction in cases of exogenous obesity. Phenylephrine An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used in the management of hypotension, generally in the surgical setting associated with the use of anesthetics. Phenylpropanolamine A sympathomimetic that was previously used in nasal decongestants and weight loss products, but has been withdrawn by the FDA due to safety risks and lack of efficacy. Prenalterol Not Annotated Procaterol A beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pseudoephedrine An alpha and beta adrenergic agonist used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, as well as allergic rhinitis. Racepinephrine A bronchodilator used to treat intermittent asthma. Ritobegron Ritobegron is under investigation in clinical trial NCT02256735 (Study to Investigate the Effect of KUC 7483 CL on the QT/QTc Interval of the ECG in Comparison to Placebo and Moxifloxacin... Ritodrine An adrenergic beta agonist used to treat premature labor. Synephrine Synephrine, also referred to as, p-synephrine, is naturally occurring alkaloid. It is present in approved drug products as neo-synephrine, its m-substituted analog. p-synephrine and m-synephrine are known for their longer... Tenamfetamine An amphetamine derivative that inhibits uptake of catecholamine neurotransmitters. It is a hallucinogen. It is less toxic than its methylated derivative but in sufficient doses may still destroy serotonergic neurons... Terbutaline A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and to prevent premature labor. Tetryzoline An alpha-adrenergic agonist used in the temporary symptomatic relief of discomfort and redness of the eyes due to minor irritations, as well as alleviate nasal congestion. Tramazoline A sympathomimetic indicated for nasal decongestion. Tretoquinol Not Annotated Tyramine Tyramine (4-hydroxyphenethylamine; para-tyramine, mydrial or uteramin) is a naturally occurring monoamine compound and trace amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Tyramine acts by inducing the release of catecholamine. An...