phentermine

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

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

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

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

Fenfluramine

Products Finished medicines containing fenfluramine are no longer available in many countries. Ponflural is out of commerce. Fenfluramine has also been combined with phentermine (“fen-phen”). Structure and properties Fenfluramine (C12H16F3N, Mr = 231.3 g/mol) is a fluorinated amphetamine derivative and a racemate. The pure enantiomer dexfenfluramine has also been used medicinally. Effects Fenfluramine (ATC A08AA02) … Fenfluramine

Phentermine

Products Phentermine is no longer available in many countries. It was formerly included in Adipex, Ionamine, and Normaform. Phentermine is still on sale in some countries, including the United States. Phentermine is also combined with topiramate (Qsymia) and fenfluramine (“fen-phen”). The combinations are controversial. The European Medicines Agency has rejected approval. Structure and properties Phentermine … Phentermine