Arbutamine
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Also known as: arbutamine HCl, arbutamine hydrochloride, genesa
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Arbutamine is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1997. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including ADRB1. Recorded indications include Cardiac Function Studies.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 1997 by the FDA).
- Molecular targets: ADRB1 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Cardiac Function Studies.
- ATC code: C01CA22 (Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents).
- Molecular formula: C18H23NO4; molecular weight 317.38 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Cardiac Function Studies
Contraindications (9)
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Cardiac pacemaker, device
- Chronic heart failure
- Hypertensive urgency
- Hyperthyroidism
- Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
- Supraventricular arrhythmia
- Tachyarrhythmia
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-1 adrenergic receptor | ADRB1 | agonist | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-12 | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
C01CA22 | CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM › CARDIAC THERAPY › CARDIAC STIMULANTS EXCL. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES › Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C18H23NO4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 317.38 g/mol |
| CAS number | 128470-16-6 |
| InChIKey | IIRWWTKISYTTBL-SFHVURJKSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 60789 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Arbutamine used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Arbutamine: Cardiac Function Studies.
How does Arbutamine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ADRB1 (agonist).
When was Arbutamine first approved?
Arbutamine was first approved by the FDA in 1997.
What is the chemical formula of Arbutamine?
Arbutamine has the molecular formula C18H23NO4 and a molecular weight of 317.38 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 237 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200385 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 60789 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01102 — drug record
- FDA UNII B07L15YAEV — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Arbutamine — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P08588 (ADRB1) — target protein
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