It was developed as an experimental antidote against the arsenic-based poison gas Lewisite. It has been used clinically since 1949 in arsenic, cadmium and mercury poisoning. In addition, it has in the past been used for the treatment of Wilson’s disease, a genetic disorder in which the body tends to retain copper. Dimercaprol has toxic […]

Isopropyl analog of EPINEPHRINE; beta-sympathomimetic that acts on the heart, bronchi, skeletal muscle, alimentary tract, etc. It is used mainly as bronchodilator and heart stimulant.

Racepinephrine is a racemic mixture consisting of d-[DB00668] and l-[DB00668] enantiomers. Epinephrine is a non-selective α- and β-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a bronchodilator used in the temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma including wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath. It is an active ingredient in oral inhalation over-the-counter products as […]

An ergot derivative that has been used as a cerebral vasodilator and in peripheral vascular disease. It has been suggested to ameliorate cognitive deficits in cerebrovascular disease.

Nitroprusside disodium dihydrate is a nitric oxide donor/releaser and potent vasodilator. Nitroprusside disodium dehydrate induces autophagy in glutathione-depleted osteoblasts. Nitroprusside disodium dehydrate acts as a nitric oxide (NO) donor in a rat intestinal ischemia reperfusion model.

A histamine analog and H1 receptor agonist that serves as a vasodilator. It is used in MENIERE DISEASE and in vascular headaches but may exacerbate bronchial asthma and peptic ulcers.

A histamine analog and H1 receptor agonist that serves as a vasodilator. It is used in MENIERE DISEASE and in vascular headaches but may exacerbate bronchial asthma and peptic ulcers.

A vasodilator used in angina of effort or ischemic heart disease.

Carbazochrome sodium sulfonate (AC-17) is an antihemorrhagic for use in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Aminomethylbenzoic acid may be useful as an antifibrinolytic agent.