Levonordefrin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Levonordefrin acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
Levonordefrin is a sympathomimetic amine used as a vasoconstrictor in local anesthetic solutions. It has pharmacologic activity similar to that of Epinephrine but it is more stable than Epinephrine. In equal concentrations, Levonordefrin is less potent than Epinephrine in raising blood pressure, and as a vasoconstrictor.
| Trade Name | Levonordefrin |
| Generic | Levonordefrin |
| Levonordefrin Other Names | alpha-Methylnoradrenaline, Corbadrina, Corbadrine, Corbadrinum, L-Nordefrin, Levonordefrin, Neo-cobefrin |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H13NO3 |
| Weight | Average: 183.2044 Monoisotopic: 183.089543287 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Levonordefrin is a topical sympathomimetic amine found in local anesthetic products that is used for nasal decongestion or vasoconstriction during dental procedures.
Used as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor in dentistry.
How Levonordefrin works
It is designed to mimic the molecular shape of adrenaline. It binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucosa. Here it can, therefore, cause vasoconstriction.
