Chemistry:Isometheptene

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Short description: Sympathomimetic amine
Isometheptene
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Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
MedlinePlusa601064
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administration
Oral
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H19N
Molar mass141.258 g·mol−1
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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).[1][2] Along with paracetamol and dichloralphenazone, it is one of the constituents of Amidrine.

Chemistry

Isometheptene is a monounsaturated aliphatic secondary amine.

Mechanism of action

Isometheptene's vasoconstricting properties arise through activation of the sympathetic nervous system via epinephrine and norepinephrine. These compounds elicit smooth muscle activation leading to vasoconstriction by interacting with cell surface adrenergic receptors.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Isometheptene--a non-ergot drug in the treatment of migraine". Headache 15 (3): 211–3. October 1975. doi:10.1111/j.1526-4610.1975.hed1503211.x. PMID 1100566. 
  2. "Isometheptene compound in the treatment of vascular headache". The Practitioner 221 (1326): 937–9. December 1978. PMID 372936. 
  3. "Isometheptene". Drug Bank. http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06706.