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Etilefrine

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Also known as: dl-Etilefrin, ethyl adrianol, ethylphenylephrine, etiladrianol, etilefrin, etilefrine HCl, etilefrine hydrochloride, N-Ethylnorphenylephrine

YEAR INTRODUCED approvedATC C01CA01ATC C01CA51

Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)

Key facts

Etilefrine is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1929. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including ADRB1.

  • Molecular targets: ADRB1 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
  • ATC code: C01CA01 (Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents).
  • Molecular formula: C10H15NO2; molecular weight 181.24 g/mol.

Mechanism & targets

Molecular targets (1)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Beta-1 adrenergic receptorADRB1agonist—

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
1929-01-01YEAR INTRODUCED——

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
C01CA01CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM › CARDIAC THERAPY › CARDIAC STIMULANTS EXCL. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES › Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents
C01CA51CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM › CARDIAC THERAPY › CARDIAC STIMULANTS EXCL. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES › Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents

Reported adverse-event signals

Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.

MedDRA termLLR
Cafe au lait spots50.9
Sulphaemoglobinaemia50.5
Anal stenosis49.8
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome45.9
Kidney duplex45.7
Ear malformation44.4
Pulmonary valve stenosis42.6
Motor developmental delay42.6
Phimosis42.4
Postoperative adhesion42.3
Dacryostenosis acquired42.2
Sepsis neonatal41.5

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Etilefrine is on its molecule page.

Molecular formulaC10H15NO2
Molecular weight181.24 g/mol
CAS number709-55-7
InChIKeySQVIAVUSQAWMKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID3306
CCNCC(O)C1=CC(O)=CC=C1

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.

How does Etilefrine work?

Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ADRB1 (agonist).

When was Etilefrine first approved?

Etilefrine was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1929.

What is the chemical formula of Etilefrine?

Etilefrine has the molecular formula C10H15NO2 and a molecular weight of 181.24 g/mol.

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Quick facts

Status—
First approval1929-01-01
AgencyYEAR INTRODUCED
Targets1
Indications0
FormulaC10H15NO2
DrugCentral ID1101
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