Triptans: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Triptans are mainly taken in the form of film-coated tablets and melting tablets. Some are also available as subcutaneous injectable solutions and nasal sprays. Suppositories are no longer commercially available in many countries. Sumatriptan (Imigran) was the first agent in this group to be approved in the United States in 1992 and in many … Triptans: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Psilocin

Products Psilocin is one of the banned narcotics in many countries and is therefore not commercially available. Structure and properties Psilocin (C12H16N2O, Mr = 204.3 g/mol) is an ,-dimethylated tryptamine hydroxylated at position 4. It is structurally closely related to bufotenin and serotonin. Psilocin is the active metabolite of psilocybin, which occurs in magic mushrooms … Psilocin

Serotonin Effects on Brain and Mind

Products Serotonin itself is not commercially available as a drug, but numerous agents interfere with serotonin metabolism. Structure and properties Serotonin (C10H12N2O, Mr = 176.2 g/mol) is a tryptamine (5-hydroxytryptamine) hydroxylated at position 5.