name: | Heptaminol |
ATC code: | C01DX08 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 1 |
Heptaminol is a sympathomimetic drug, structurally related to other amino alcohols. It stimulates cardiac contractility, increases coronary blood flow, and exerts vasopressor effects. Historically used as a cardiotonic agent and in treatment of hypotension. It is currently not widely approved for use and is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency in sports.
Estimated pharmacokinetics in healthy adults, as no peer-reviewed sources reporting model parameters are available.