alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
sympathomimetic agent
A drug that mimics the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included in this class are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
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prodrug
A compound that, on administration, must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before becoming the pharmacologically active drug for which it is a prodrug.
alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
sympathomimetic agent
A drug that mimics the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included in this class are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
vasoconstrictor agent
Drug used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.
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rac-N-[2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glycinamide
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(±)-2-amino-N-(β-hydroxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)acetamide
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ChEBI
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1-(2',5'-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-glycinamidoethanol
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ChemIDplus
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2-Amino-N-(2,5-dimethoxy-beta-hydroxyphenethyl)acetamide
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ChemIDplus
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DL-N1-(beta-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)glycinamid
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ChemIDplus
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