Meta-octopamine

Norfenefrine

Norfenefrine

Sympathomimetic drug

Norfenefrine (INN; also known as meta-octopamine, 3-octopamine, and 3,β-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is an adrenergic agent used as a sympathomimetic drug which is marketed in Europe, Japan, and Mexico.[3][4] Along with its structural isomer p-octopamine and the tyramines, norfenefrine is a naturally occurring, endogenous trace amine and plays a role as a minor neurotransmitter in the brain.[5]

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Some brand names for it include Coritat, Energona, Hypolind, and Novadral.

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References

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