An amino alcohol that has been used as a myocardial stimulant and vasodilator and to relieve bronchospasm. Its most common therapeutic use is in orthostatic hypotension. The mechanism of heptaminol's therapeutic actions is not well understood although it has been suggested to affect catecholamine release or calcium metabolism.

DUI

D006535 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0010242

CAS

2-Heptanol, 6-amino-2-methyl-

Previous indexing

Alcohols, Octyl (1973-1975); Amino Alcohols (1969-1975)

History note

91(76); was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90

Public note

91; was see under AMINO ALCOHOLS 1976-90