Phenpromethamine
Phenpromethamine
Phenpromethamine (/fɛnproʊmɛθəmiːn/) is a psychoactive drug and research chemical of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).
Etymology
The term "Phenpromethamine" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a phenyl group attached to an amino (NH2) group through a methyl group on the alpha carbon and a propyl group on the amine.
Pharmacology
Phenpromethamine acts primarily as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), meaning it effectively increases the levels of the norepinephrine and dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain by binding to and partially blocking the transporter proteins that normally remove those monoamines from the synaptic cleft.
Related Terms
- Phenethylamine: A basic structure for a number of bioactive compounds, found in many species throughout the plant and animal kingdoms.
- Amphetamine: A potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity.
- Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI): A type of drug that acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine by blocking the action of the norepinephrine-dopamine transporter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenpromethamine
- Wikipedia's article - Phenpromethamine
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