Term Name: orciprenaline
Synonyms: (+-)-orciprenaline, (RS)-1-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-isopropylaminoethanol, (RS)-orciprenaline, 3,5-Dihydroxy-alpha-((isopropylamino)methyl)benzyl alcohol, Metaproterenol, orciprenalina, orciprenaline, orciprenalinum, rac-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(isopropylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,3-diol, rac-5-[1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,3-diol, rac-orciprenaline, racemic orciprenaline
Definition: A racemate composed of equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-orciprenaline. Used (as its sulfate salt) to relax the airway muscles and improve breathing for patients suffering from asthma or bronchitis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:82719]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: racemate
has_part: (R)-orciprenaline (S)-orciprenaline
has_role: anti-asthmatic drug beta-adrenergic agonist bronchodilator agent