Racepinefrine (INN , USAN ), or racepinephrine, sold under the brand name Vaponefrin among others, is a sympathomimetic medication described as a vasoconstrictor, bronchodilator, cardiostimulant, mydriatic, and antiglaucoma agent.[1][2][3][4][5] It is the racemic form of epinephrine (adrenaline) and is also known as dl-epinephrine and (±)-epinephrine.[1][2][3] The drug is used pharmaceutically as the hydrochloride salt.[3][2] It has been marketed in the United States and Canada.[3]
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Trade names | AsthmaNefrin, Dey-Dose, Micronefrin, Nephron, S-2 Inhalant, Vaponefrin, Vaponephrin |
Other names | Racepinephrine; Racemic epinephrine; Racemic adrenaline; DL-Epinephrine; DL-Adrenaline; dl-Epinephrine; dl-Adrenaline; (±)-Epinephrine; (±)-Adrenaline |
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Formula | C9H13NO3 |
Molar mass | 183.207 g·mol−1 |
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