Octopamine

Synonyms

4-Octopamine

Benzenemethanol, alpha-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-

Norsympatol

Norsynephrine

alpha-(Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol

p-Octopamine

para-Octopamine

An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D(-) form is more potent than the L(+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates.