- Isometheptene
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IUPAC_name = "N",6-dimethylhept-5-en-2-amine
CAS_number = 503-01-5
ATC_prefix = A03
ATC_suffix = AX10
PubChem = 22297
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C = 9 | H = 19 | N = 1
molecular_weight = 141.254 g/mol
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routes_of_administration = OralIsometheptene (usually as isometheptene mucate) is a
sympathomimetic amine sometimes used in the treatment ofmigraine s and tension headaches due to its vasoconstricting properties, that is, it causesconstriction (narrowing) ofblood vessel s (arteries andveins ). Along withparacetamol anddichloralphenazone , it is one of the constituents ofAmidrine .Chemistry
Isometheptene is a monounsaturated
aliphatic secondary amine .
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