Heptaminol
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6-amino-2-methylheptan-2-ol |
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| CAS number | 372-66-7  |
| PubChem | 3590 |
| ChemSpider | 3464 |
| MeSH | Heptaminol |
| ATC code | C01 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C8H19NO |
| Molar mass | 145.24 g mol−1 |
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Oral, intravenous, intramuscular |
| Excretion | Renal |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Heptaminol is an amino alcohol which is classified as a vasoconstrictor (C01DX08). It is sometimes used in the treatment of low blood pressure, particularly orthostatic hypotension.[1]
It is classified as a doping substance, in 2008 the cyclist Dmitriy Fofonov was tested positive at the Tour de France[2]. In 2010 June the swimmer Frédérick Bousquet was tested positive for the substance, allegely for buying a medicine from the pharmacy[3].
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[edit] References
- ^ (French) "Heptaminol Chlorhydrate". BIAM. March 3, 2000. http://www.biam2.org/www/Sub1530.html. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- ^ "Tour rider Fofonov tests positive". BBC. 2008-07-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7527891.stm. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "France swimmer Bousquet suspended in doping scandal". France24. 2010-10-24. http://www.france24.com/en/20101020-france-swimmer-bousquet-serving-doping-suspension-scandal-sport. Retrieved 2010-10-23.
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