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Amino Alcohols

Medical Definition:

Compounds possessing both a hydroxyl (-OH) and an amino group (-NH2).

Amino Alcohols Categories.

	Ethanolamines - AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the ETHANOLAMINE; (-NH2CH2CHOH) group and its derivatives.
	Heptaminol - An amino alcohol that has been used as a myocardial stimulant and vasodilator and to relieve bronchospasm. Its most common therapeutic use is in orthostatic hypotension. The mechanism of heptaminol's therapeutic actions is not well understood although it has been suggested to affect catecholamine release or calcium metabolism.
	Isoetharine - Adrenergic beta-2 agonist used as bronchodilator for emphysema, bronchitis and asthma.
	Propanolamines - AMINO ALCOHOLS containing the propanolamine (NH2CH2CHOHCH2) group and its derivatives.
	Sphingosine - An amino alcohol with a long unsaturated hydrocarbon chain. Sphingosine and its derivative sphinganine are the major bases of the sphingolipids in mammals. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Amino Alcohols Medical Definitions and Terms

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