Products Medicines containing oxedrine (synephrine) are no longer available in many countries. Sympalept is out of commerce. Structure and properties Oxedrine (C9H13NO2, Mr = 167.21 g/mol) is a structurally related to epinephrine and is present in drugs as oxedrine tartrate. It is also referred to as synephrine. Effects Oxedrine (ATC C01CA08) has sympathomimetic properties and … Oxedrine
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 Numerous nasal sprays containing vasoconstrictive agents are commercially available. Among the best known are xylometazoline (Otrivin, generic) and oxymetazoline (Nasivin). In addition to sprays, nasal drops and nasal gels are also available. Decongestants for the nose have been available since the early 20th century (Sneader, 2005). As early as the 1940s, rhinitis medicamentosa was … Decongestant Nasal Sprays
Products Bisoprolol is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Concor, generic) and as a fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Concor plus, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. In 2016, a fixed combination with perindopril was approved (Cosyrel). Structure and properties Bisoprolol (C18H31NO4, Mr = 325.4 g/mol) is present in … Bisoprolol Effects and Side Effects
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 In many countries, there are currently no registered medicines containing the active ingredient Cathin. Products containing Cathine are not banned, but are subject to prescription and narcotics laws. Structure D-cathine (C9H13NO, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) is a natural substance from the cath (, Celastraceae), which is also produced synthetically. It is a hydroxylated amphetamine … Cathin
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 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
Products Carvedilol is commercially available in tablet form (Dilatrend, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Carvedilol is also combined with ivabradine fixed (Carivalan). Structure and properties Carvedilol (C24H26N2O4, Mr = 406.5 g/mol) is a racemate, with both enantiomers participating in the pharmacological effects. It exists as a white crystalline powder that … Carvedilol
Products Beta2-sympathomimetics are usually commercially available as inhalation preparations (powders, solutions) administered with an inhaler, for example, metered-dose inhaler, diskus, Respimat, Breezhaler, or Ellipta. There are few drugs on the market that can be given perorally. Structure and properties Beta2-sympathomimetics are structurally related to the natural ligands epinephrine and norepinephrine. They may exist as racemates … Beta2-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
