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Amidephrine
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amidephrine (BAN ), or amidefrine, sold under the brand name Fentrinol among others, is a selective α1-adrenergic receptor agonist which is described as an adrenergic or sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor, and topical nasal decongestant used to treat allergic rhinitis.[1][2][3][4][5] It is used as the mesylate salt, which has the generic names amidefrine mesilate (INN ) and amidephrine mesylate (USAN ).[2] The drug is a substituted phenethylamine derivative and is also known as 3-methylsulfonamidyl-β-hydroxy-N-methylphenethylamine.[2][1][6] As of 2000, it remained marketed only in Austria.[3]
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