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'''Heptaminol''' is an [[amino alcohol]] which is classified as a [[vasodilator]] ({{ATC|C01|DX08}}). It is sometimes used in the treatment of [[hypotension| | '''Heptaminol''' is an [[amino alcohol]] which is classified as a [[vasodilator]] ({{ATC|C01|DX08}}). It is sometimes used in the treatment of low blood pressure, particularly [[orthostatic hypotension]]. It is a potent positive inotrope (improving cardiac contraction) | ||
It is classified as a [[Doping (sport)|doping]] substance. In 2008, the cyclist [[Dmitriy Fofonov]] was tested positive at the [[Tour de France]].<ref>{{cite web | |||
== | | title = Tour rider Fofonov tests positive | ||
| publisher = BBC | |||
| date = 2008-07-28 | |||
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7527891.stm | |||
| accessdate = 2008-07-28}} | |||
</ref> In June 2010, the swimmer [[Frédérick Bousquet]] was tested positive for the substance, allegedly for buying a medicine from the pharmacy.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = France swimmer Bousquet suspended in doping scandal | |||
| publisher = France24 | |||
| date = 2010-10-24 | |||
| url = http://www.france24.com/en/20101020-france-swimmer-bousquet-serving-doping-suspension-scandal-sport | |||
| accessdate = 2010-10-23}} | |||
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In 2013, the cyclist Sylvain Georges was tested positive at the Giro d'Italia.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = UCI notifies French rider Sylvain Georges of positive doping test at the Giro | |||
| publisher = The Associated Press | |||
| date = 2013-05-15 | |||
| url = http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/uci-notifies-french-rider-sylvain-georges-of-positive-doping-test-at-the-giro/2013/05/15/b395bc3c-bd62-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html | |||
| accessdate = 2013-05-15}} | |||
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In 2014, baseball player Joel Piniero tested positive. <ref>{{cite web | |||
| title = Joel Pineiro suspended 50 games | |||
| publisher = ESPN | |||
| date = 2014-06-30 | |||
| url = http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11158895/joel-pineiro-former-mlb-pitcher-suspended-50-games-testing-positive-banned-stimulant | |||
| accessdate = 2014-06-30}} | |||
</ref> | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Isometheptene]] | |||
* [[Tuaminoheptane]] | |||
== References == | |||
{{Reflist|2}} | |||
{{Stimulants}} | |||
{{Amino alcohols}} | {{Amino alcohols}} | ||
{{Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases}} | {{Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases}} | ||
[[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]] | |||
[[Category:Drug]] | |||
[[Category:Vasodilators]] | [[Category:Vasodilators]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Heptaminol is an amino alcohol which is classified as a vasodilator (C01DX08 (WHO)). It is sometimes used in the treatment of low blood pressure, particularly orthostatic hypotension. It is a potent positive inotrope (improving cardiac contraction) It is classified as a doping substance. In 2008, the cyclist Dmitriy Fofonov was tested positive at the Tour de France.[1] In June 2010, the swimmer Frédérick Bousquet was tested positive for the substance, allegedly for buying a medicine from the pharmacy.[2] In 2013, the cyclist Sylvain Georges was tested positive at the Giro d'Italia.[3] In 2014, baseball player Joel Piniero tested positive. [4]
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References
- ↑ "Tour rider Fofonov tests positive". BBC. 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ "France swimmer Bousquet suspended in doping scandal". France24. 2010-10-24. Retrieved 2010-10-23.
- ↑ "UCI notifies French rider Sylvain Georges of positive doping test at the Giro". The Associated Press. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "Joel Pineiro suspended 50 games". ESPN. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2014-06-30.