Medetomidine hydrochlorideMedetomidine hydrochloride
MedChemExpress (MCE)
HY-17034B
86347-15-1
MPV785
99.80%
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months
-20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Room temperature in continental US
may vary elsewhere.
Medetomidine hydrochloride is an orally active α2-adrenoceptor agonist (Ki: 1.08 nM). Medetomidine hydrochloride has sedative and analgesic effects. Medetomidine hydrochloride can cause peripheral vasoconstriction through the activation of α2 adrenoceptors on blood vessels.
Medetomidine (0-1 μM, 1 h) hydrochloride inhibits aldosterone release from the adrenocortical cell suspension[7]. Medetomidine (10 nM) hydrochloride activates a kicking response in Cyprids[8]. Medetomidine (1 μM) hydrochloride increases cellular cAMP production by activating β-like receptors in CHO cells[8].
Medetomidine (200 μg/kg, p.o. or i.m.) hydrochloride induces a sedation in cats[4]. Medetomidine (20 μg/kg, i.v.) hydrochloride shows sedative and analgesic effects in dogs[5]. Medetomidine (0.05-0.3 mg/kg, s.c.) hydrochloride protects against Diazinon-induced toxicosis in mice[6].
α2-adrenergic receptor 1.08 nM (Ki) α1-adrenergic receptor 1750 nM (Ki)
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