Benadryl contains a tertiary amino group, contributing to its antihistaminic properties.

Novocaine is used to numb pain during short medical or dental procedures. Because it’s fast-acting and doesn’t cause numbness for an extended period of time, novocaine is used for minor same-day surgery and dental procedures that take less than an ...

Adrenaline and ephedrine, both containing secondary amino groups, are used to increase blood pressure.

Some of the naturally occurring amines include alkaloids found in certain plants; catecholamine neurotransmitters (i.e., dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine); and a specific chemical mediator, histamine, existing in most animal tissues. Common examples of amines include amino acids, trimethylamine, and aniline.

Amines are organic compounds derived by replacing hydrogen atoms of an ammonia molecule with alkyl/aryl groups.