Molecule Details
InChIKeySONNWYBIRXJNDC-VIFPVBQESA-N
Compound NamePhenylephrine
Canonical SMILESCNC[C@H](O)c1cccc(O)c1
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)3
Pfam Stratification Homologous
Avg pChEMBL6.41
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB00388
Drug NamePhenylephrine
CAS Number59-42-7
Groups approved investigational
ATC Codes S01FB01 R01AB01 C01CA06 R01AA04 C05AX06 S01FB51 S01GA05 R01BA53 S01GA55 R01BA03
DescriptionPhenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat hypotension,[L9416,L9410] dilate the pupil,[L9413] and induce local vasoconstriction.[A187370] The action of phenylephrine, or neo-synephrine, was first described in literature in the 1930s.[A187376] Phenylephrine was granted FDA ...

Categories: Adrenergic Agents Adrenergic Agonists Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists Adrenergic alpha-Agonists Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents Agents for Treatment of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures for Topical Use Agents producing tachycardia Agents that produce hypertension Alcohols Amines Amino Alcohols Autonomic Agents Cardiac Stimulants Excl. Cardiac Glycosides Cardiac Therapy Cardiotonic Agents Cardiovascular Agents Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers (strength unknown) Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers Decongestants and Antiallergics Ethanolamines Monoamine Oxidase A Substrates Mydriatics Mydriatics and Cycloplegics Nasal Decongestants Nasal Decongestants for Systemic Use Nasal Preparations Neurotransmitter Agents Ophthalmologicals Peripheral Nervous System Agents Protective Agents Respiratory System Agents Sensory Organs Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents Sympathomimetics Sympathomimetics Excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations Sympathomimetics Used as Decongestants Sympathomimetics, Plain Vasoconstrictor Agents Vasoprotectives
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50067212 ChEBI: 8093 CHEMBL1215 ChemSpider: 5818 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 10258 Guide to Pharmacology: 485 IUPHAR: 485 C07441 D08365 PharmGKB: PA450935 PubChem:6041 PubChem:46506961 RxCUI: 8163 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP000224 Wikipedia: Phenylephrine ZINC: ZINC000000113355
Target Activities (3)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P08913 ADRA2A Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.4 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P18089 ADRA2B Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.4 Ki ChEMBL
P18825 ADRA2C Homo sapiens Human PF00001 6.4 Ki ChEMBL
DrugBank Target Actions (8)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P05177 CYP1A2 Cytochrome P450 1A2 inducer enzymes
P0DMM9 P0DMM9 Sulfotransferase 1A3 substrate enzymes
P21397 MAOA Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A substrate enzymes
P27338 MAOB Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] B substrate enzymes
P14416 DRD2 D(2) dopamine receptor agonist targets
P25100 ADRA1D Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P35348 ADRA1A Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor agonist targets
P35368 ADRA1B Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor agonist targets