Pseudophenmetrazine
Pseudophenmetrazine
Pseudophenmetrazine (pronunciation: soo-doh-fen-met-ra-zeen) is a stimulant compound of the morpholine class. It is closely related to phenmetrazine, a once-popular stimulant substance that was clinically used as an anorectic (appetite suppressant).
Etymology
The term "Pseudophenmetrazine" is derived from the Greek word "pseudo", meaning false, and "phenmetrazine", the name of the related stimulant compound. The prefix "pseudo" is used to indicate that while the compound is similar to phenmetrazine, it is not the same.
Pharmacology
Pseudophenmetrazine is a psychostimulant compound that is structurally related to phenmetrazine. It is believed to function as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), thereby increasing the levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. However, the exact mechanism of action of pseudophenmetrazine is not fully understood.
Related Terms
- Phenmetrazine: A psychostimulant drug that was previously used as an appetite suppressant, but has since been withdrawn from the market due to potential for misuse.
- Morpholine: A heterocyclic organic compound that is used as a chemical building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including pseudophenmetrazine.
- Stimulant: A class of drugs that enhance brain activity. They are used for a variety of therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
- Anorectic: A drug that suppresses appetite. These drugs are used in the treatment of obesity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pseudophenmetrazine
- Wikipedia's article - Pseudophenmetrazine
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