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0549 Methylergometrine maleate  
Alternative name(s): Methylergonovine maleate
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Methylergometrine maleate
Chemical Name: [8b(S)]-9,10-Didehydro-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl]-6-me thylergoline-8-carboxamide maleate

Biological Activity:

Active metabolite of methysergide; uterotonic agent and oxytocic.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 455.51
Formula: C20H25N3O2.C4H4O4
Storage: Desiccate at RT
Solubility: Soluble to 25 mM in Water
CAS No: [113-42-8]

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    References:

    Merck 12 6147. Muller-Schweinitzer and Tapparelli (1986) Methylergometrine, an active metabolite of methysergide. Cephalalgia 6 35. MacLennan and Martin (1990) Actions of non-peptide ergot alkaloids at 5-HT1-like and 5-HT2 receptors mediating vascular smooth muscle contraction. Naunyn-Schmied.Arch.Pharmacol. 342 120. Pertz (1993) 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) contracts the guinea-pig isolated iliac artery via 5-HT1-like and 5-HT2 receptors. Naunyn-Schmied.Arch.Pharmacol. 348 558.
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    Keywords: Methylergometrine Maleate, 5-HT Receptors, Active Metabolite Of Methysergide, Methylergonovine Maleate, Tocris Bioscience

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