Drugs Information: Norepinephrine

Basic Information

ID DDInter1311
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C8H11No3
Molecular Weight 169.180
Description Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.
ATC Classification C01CA03
IUPAC Name 4-[(1R)-2-Amino-1-Hydroxyethyl]Benzene-1,2-Diol
InChI Inchi=1S/C8H11No3/C9-4-8(12)5-1-2-6(10)7(11)3-5/H1-3,8,10-12H,4,9H2/T8-/M0/S1
InChI Key SFLSHLFXELFNJZ-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Canonical SMILES NC[C@H](O)C1=CC(O)=C(O)C=C1
Useful Links DrugBank ChEMBL

Interactions with Norepinephrine

Severity level ID Name Mechanism Detail