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Etilefrine Pivalate
A prodrug of etilefrine, an adrenergic agonist with vasoconstrictive activity. Etilefrine pivalate is hydrolyzed to etilefrine, which binds to and activates alpha-1-adrenergic receptors of the arteriolar and venous vasculature. This causes smooth muscle contraction and leads to a decrease in venous pooling and increase in blood pressure. This agent may also stimulate beta-1 adrenergic receptors leading to positive chronotropic and inotropic effects. (NCI Thesaurus)
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