isometheptene
Sign in to saveIsometheptene (usually as isometheptene mucate) is a sympathomimetic amine sometimes used in the treatment of migraines and tension headaches due to its vasoconstricting properties; that is, it causes constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (arteries and veins). Along with paracetamol and dichloralphenazone, it is one of the constituents of Amidrine.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C9H19N
- Molecular weight
- 141.25 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- N,6-dimethylhept-5-en-2-amine
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- +141.15175
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- P366
- medication
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Isometheptene (usually as isometheptene mucate) is a sympathomimetic amine sometimes used in the treatment of migraines and tension headaches due to its vasoconstricting properties; that is, it causes constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (arteries and veins). Along with paracetamol and dichloralphenazone, it is one of the constituents of Amidrine.
== Chemistry == Isometheptene is a monounsaturated aliphatic secondary amine.