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Descriptor
English
:
Norepinephrine
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Norepinefrina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Norepinefrina
Synonyms
English
:
Levarterenol
Levonorepinephrine
Noradrenaline
Tree Number:
D02.033.100.291.502
D02.092.063.480
D02.092.211.215.311.560
D02.092.311.461.484
Definition
English
:
Precursor of
epinephrine
that is secreted by the
adrenal medulla
and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter.
Norepinephrine
is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse
projection
system in the
brain
arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in
plants
and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.
Pharmacological Action:
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
See Related
English
:
Receptors, Adrenergic
History Note
English
:
ARTERENOL was see NOREPINEPHRINE 1974-93; LEVONOREPINEPHRINE was heading 1963-65
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urine
Record Number:
24347
Unique Identifier:
D009638
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