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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

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

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

Motion Sickness

Symptoms The preliminary stages are fatigue, yawning, difficulty concentrating, headache, mood swings, lethargy, and an increased need for sleep. The actual motion sickness manifests itself acutely in symptoms such as cold sweat, pallor, pale complexion, sensations of warmth and cold, faintness, hyperventilation, rapid pulse rate, low blood pressure, salivation, nausea, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Triggers … Motion Sickness

Camphetamine

Products Camphetamine (camfetamine) is not approved as a medicine, but is illegally distributed as an intoxicant. The substance has been banned in many countries since 2012. Structure and properties Camphetamine (C14H19N, Mr = 201.3 g/mol) or -methyl-3-phenyl-norbornan-2-amine is structurally closely related to the stimulant fencamfamine. It is a methamphetamine derivative and belongs to the amphetamines. … Camphetamine

Fencamfamine

Products Fencamfamine is not commercially available as a drug in many countries. Legally, it belongs to narcotics (schedule b) and is subject to the corresponding legislation. Unlike the designer drug camphetamine, fencamfamine is not banned. Structure and properties Fencamfamine (C15H21N, Mr = 215.3 g/mol) is structurally closely related to the narcotic camphetamine. It is a … Fencamfamine

Intoxicant

Products Legally, a distinction can be made between legal intoxicants (e.g., alcohol, nicotine) and prohibited substances (e.g., many hallucinogens, some amphetamines, opioids). Some substances, such as the opioids or the benzodiazepines, are used as drugs and are legally available with a doctor’s prescription. However, their use as intoxicants is not intended and is therefore referred … Intoxicant

Ephedrine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Ephedrine is commercially available in many countries in the form of injectable solutions, in combination cold remedies, and in veterinary medicines. Structure and properties Ephedrine (C10H15NO, Mr = 165.2 g/mol) is commonly present in drugs as ephedrine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals that are readily soluble in water. Other salts are … Ephedrine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Ammonia

Products Ammonia solutions are available from specialty stores (e.g., pharmacies, drugstores, hardware stores) in various concentrations. They are also known as sal ammonia or sal ammonia spirit. Structure and properties Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless gas with a typical pungent and unpleasant odor, which is formed from nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) can be obtained. … Ammonia

Ecstasy: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Ecstasy is not legally available in many countries. It is one of the prohibited substances under the Federal Narcotics Act (schedule d). However, ecstasy is known to be manufactured and trafficked illegally. Structure and properties Ecstasy or 3,4-methylenedioxy–methamphetamine (MDMA, C11H15NO2, Mr = 193.2 g/mol) is a derivative of methamphetamine and is usually administered as … Ecstasy: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Benzphetamine

Products In many countries, there are no products with benzphetamine on the market. The active ingredient belongs to the narcotics. Benzphetamine is available in the USA, for example (e.g. Didrex). Structure and properties Benzphetamine (C17H22ClN, Mr = 275.8 g/mol) is present in drugs as benzphetamine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … Benzphetamine