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1 Pharmacological Research Laboratory, Frederick Stearns and Co., Division of Sterling Drug Inc., Detroit S1, Michigan
1. The replacement of the N-methyl group of epinephrine by -isopropyl or-sec. butyl groups results in compounds that are strongly depressor. Thisdepressor action is comparable to that sometimes elicitable with epinephrine.
2. The homologues of epinephrine have a direct stimulating effect on the heart.
3. The N-isopropyl and -sec. butyl homologues of epinephrine dilate thebronchioles, relax the small intestine, colon, and uterus, when present in highdilution.
4. The N-isopropyl homologue appears to be somewhat more effective thanthe N-sec. butyl homologue.
5. The possible role of these agents as sympathin I-mimetic agents is discussed.
Submitted on February 24, 1947
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