Slimming Products

Effects Antiadiposita differ in their effects. They inhibit appetite or increase satiety, reduce the absorption of food components in the intestine or promote their utilization, increase energy metabolism and degrading metabolic processes. The ideal slimming agent would enable rapid, high and stable weight loss and at the same time be very well tolerated and applicable … Slimming Products

Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Products The narcotics are a group of centrally acting drugs and substances, which are strongly regulated and controlled by the state respectively by the drug and health authorities. This is primarily to prevent abuse and to protect the population from the undesirable effects and addiction. Certain narcotics – for example, many potent hallucinogens – are … Narcotics Effects and Side Effects

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Lisdexamphetamine

Products Lisdexamphetamine (LDX) was approved in many countries in March 2014 in capsule form (Elvanse). It has been available in the United States since 2007 (Vyvanse). The dosage form is non-retarded, unlike other ADHD medications. Continuous release is achieved with the conversion of the prodrug. Lisdexamphetamine is legally classified as a narcotic and therefore requires … Lisdexamphetamine

Appetite Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Who has struggled unsuccessfully through various diets, often sees in the intake of appetite suppressants his last chance to slim figure. But the “weight loss pills” are controversial. What preparations are there, and what alternatives exist? What are appetite suppressants? Appetite suppressants do not themselves break down fat, but they do ensure a lower intake … Appetite Suppressants: Effect, Uses & Risks

Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

MDEA (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)

Products MDEA is one of the narcotics and banned substances in many countries. It is not commercially available. MDEA was first mentioned in the 1970s in the books of Alexander Shulgin. Structure and properties Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (C12H17NO2, Mr = 207.3 g/mol) is a 3,4-methylenedioxy derivative of an -ethylated amphetamine. It is structurally closely related to ecstasy … MDEA (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)

MDPV

Products 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is not licensed in many countries. It is one of the prohibited narcotics (d) and is therefore not commercially available. MDPV was developed as a designer drug and was therefore initially available legally in many countries. It was marketed as “bath salts” to give it a legal appearance. Structure and properties MDPV … MDPV

Dasotralin

Products Sunovion’s dasotraline is in the regulatory phase and is therefore not yet available. Structure and properties Dasotralin (C16H15Cl2N, Mr = 292.2 g/mol) is a diastereomer of the desmethyl metabolite of sertraline (Zoloft, generics). Effects Dasotraline selectively inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine into presynaptic neurons in the central nervous system. The … Dasotralin

Nyaope

Products Nyaope is illegally traded and consumed in South Africa. Structure and properties Nyaope consists of cheap heroin mixed or cut with other psychoactive substances, drugs, and technical substances. These include, for example, amphetamines, local anesthetics, HIV drugs, dextromethorphan, rat poison, and swimming pool cleaner. Abuse As a euphoric intoxicant. Dosage Nyaope is usually smoked … Nyaope

Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Methylphenidate is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, and sustained-release capsules (e.g., Ritalin, Concerta, Medikinet, Equasym, generics). It has been approved since 1954. The drug is subject to strict control as a narcotic and is available only by prescription. The isomer dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) is also … Methylphenidate: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Stimulants

Products Stimulants are commercially available as drugs, narcotics, dietary supplements, and foods. Dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and solutions. Structure and properties Stimulants do not have a uniform chemical structure, but groups can be identified. Many, for example the amphetamines, are derived from the natural catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects The active ingredients … Stimulants