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
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
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
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
Products Solriamfetol was approved in the United States in tablet form in 2019 (Sunosi). Structure and properties Solriamfetol (C10H14N2O2, Mr = 194.2 g/mol) is present in the drug as -solriamfetol hydrochloride, a white substance that is highly soluble in water. Solriamfetol is a carbamate and structurally related to amphetamines but pharmacologically distinct from them. Effects … Solriamfetol
Products Codergocrine was commercially available in tablet form, as a dropper solution, and as a solution for injection (Hydergin). It had been approved in many countries since 1949. Structure and properties Codergocrine is present in drugs as codergocrine mesilate, a white to yellowish powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a mixture of … Codergocrine
Products Caffeine is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges, as a pure powder and as a juice, among others. It is present in numerous stimulants; these include coffee, cocoa, black tea, green tea, matcha, iced tea, mate, soft drinks such as Coca-Cola, and energy drinks such as Red … Caffeine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products In many countries, finished medicines containing cocaine are currently no longer commercially available. However, they can be prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy. Cocaine is subject to the Narcotics Act and requires an aggravated prescription, but it is not banned as a drug. It is also sold as an illegal narcotic on … Cocaine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
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
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
Products LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the banned narcotics in many countries and is therefore no longer legally available. Exemption permits may be issued. Structure and properties LSD (C20H25N3O, Mr = 323.4 g/mol) was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann at Sandoz, with the aim of producing an analeptic. He … LSD
Products Preparations from cola seeds are currently included in only a few medicinal products. In the past, various preparations such as kola wine and other kola-based tonics were made in pharmacies. The specialized trade can order kola extracts from specialized suppliers. The name of well-known soft drinks (cola drinks) such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola is … Cola Seeds
