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Sympathomimetic amine
Isometheptene (usually as isometheptene
mucate) is a
sympathomimetic amine sometimes used in the treatment of
migraines and tension headaches due to its
vasoconstricting properties; that is, it causes
constriction (narrowing) of
blood vessels (
arteries and
veins).
[1]
[2] Along with
paracetamol and
dichloralphenazone, it is one of the constituents of
Amidrine.
Chemistry
Isometheptene is a
monounsaturated
aliphatic
secondary amine.
Mechanism of action
Isometheptene's vasoconstricting properties arise through activation of the
sympathetic nervous system via
epinephrine and
norepinephrine. These compounds elicit
smooth muscle activation leading to vasoconstriction by interacting with cell surface
adrenergic receptors.
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asenapine,
brexpiprazole,
clozapine,
lurasidone,
olanzapine,
paliperidone,
quetiapine,
risperidone,
zotepine)
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buspirone,
gepirone,
ipsapirone,
tandospirone)
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Pardoprunox
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chlorpromazine,
fluphenazine,
loxapine,
thioridazine)
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