Sibutramine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Sibutramine is an amphetamine derivative and serves as an appetite suppressant in its capacity as an indirect stimulator of the sympathetic nervous system. The active ingredient belongs to the group of serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors and thus comes close in its mode of action to various antidepressants and the ADHD drug methylphenidate. Drugs containing sibutramine were … Sibutramine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Kath

Products The leaves of the cath bush and the active ingredient cathinone are among the prohibited narcotics in many countries (Appendix d). The weaker-acting cathine, however, is not prohibited. In some countries, however, cath is legal. Stem plant Cath shrub, from the spindle tree family (Celastraceae), is an evergreen plant. It was first described scientifically … Kath

Neurotransmitters: Structure, Function & Diseases

Neurotransmitters are something like the couriers of our body. They are biochemical substances that have the task of transmitting signals from one nerve cell (neuron) to the next. Without neurotransmitters, the control of our body would be completely impossible. What are neurotransmitters? The term neurotransmitter already describes the usefulness of these messenger substances very well, … Neurotransmitters: Structure, Function & Diseases

Amphetamine

Products In many countries, no drugs containing amphetamine are currently registered. The active ingredient is subject to narcotics legislation and requires an aggravated prescription, but is basically not prohibited like other substances from the amphetamine group. In some countries, medicines containing dexamphetamine are on the market, for example in Germany and the USA. Structure and … Amphetamine

Amphetamines

Products Amphetamines are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, capsules, and sustained-release capsules. Structure and properties Amphetamines are derivatives of amphetamine. It is a methylphenethylamine structurally related to endogenous monoamines and stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Amphetamines are racemates and the –enantiomers. Effects Amphetamines have sympathomimetic, central stimulant, bronchodilator, psychoactive, … Amphetamines

4-Methylaminorex

Products 4-Methylaminorex is not available in many countries. It is one of the banned narcotics. The active ingredient was developed in the 1960s as a slimming agent. Structure and properties 4-Methylaminorex (C10H12N2O, Mr = 176.2 g/mol) is an oxazoline derivative. It is structurally related to amphetamine. Effects 4-Methylaminorex has stimulant and psychoactive properties. The effects … 4-Methylaminorex

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Symptoms Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, ADHD) is a developmental disorder of the central nervous system. Leading symptoms include: Inattention, decreased ability to concentrate. Hyperactivity, motor restlessness, restlessness. Impulsive (thoughtless) behavior Emotional problems Although ADHD begins in childhood, it also affects adolescents and adults and is more common in boys than girls. It presents itself, … Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Cathinon

Products Cathinone is not approved as a drug in many countries and is therefore not commercially available. It is one of the banned narcotics (d). In recent years, there have been increasing reports of synthetic cathinone derivatives (designer drugs) such as mephedrone and MDPV, which were initially sold legally as fertilizer and bath salts. Legislation … Cathinon

Dexmethylphenidate

Products Dexmethylphenidate is commercially available in the form of capsules with a modified release of active ingredient (Focalin XR). It was approved in many countries in 2009. Since it does not contain L-threo-methylphenidate, the strengths are correspondingly half less (5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg) than Ritalin LA (10 mg, 20 mg, 30 … Dexmethylphenidate

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Products MDA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDA was first synthesized in 1910. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyamphetamine (C10H13NO2, Mr = 179.2 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA). Some ecstasy tablets contain MDA instead of … MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

Smart Drugs

Effects Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents that (are intended to) improve the brain’s cognitive abilities: Promote concentration, alertness, attention and receptivity. Increase intelligence and the ability to think Improvement of the imagination Improving understanding and memory Increase creativity This is also referred to as or in English. The effects are based, among other things, on … Smart Drugs

Sibutramine

Products and withdrawal from the market Sibutramine was approved in 1999 and was commercially available in many countries in 10- and 15-mg capsule form (Reductil, Abbott AG). On March 29, 2010, Abbott AG, in consultation with Swissmedic, informed the public that the marketing authorization had been suspended. Since then, sibutramine may no longer be prescribed … Sibutramine