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	~~'''Furfenorex''' is a [[~~stimulant]] drug ~~that was developed in the 1960s for the treatment of [[obesity]]. It is chemically~~ related to ~~[[amphetamine]] and other [[psychostimulant]] drugs and has similar effects on the body, including increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and suppression of appetite~~.		{{Short description\|A stimulant drug related to amphetamines}}
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	~~==Chemistry==~~		'''Furfenorex''' is a [[stimulant]] drug that is chemically related to the [[amphetamine]] class. It was developed in the 1960s and has been used as an [[anorectic]] agent, which means it is intended to suppress appetite.
	Furfenorex is a ~~derivative of~~ [[~~phenethylamine~~]]~~, a naturally occurring substance found~~ in the ~~human body~~ and ~~in many foods~~. It is structurally similar to ~~amphetamine~~, ~~but has~~ a ~~furan~~ ring ~~attached to the alpha carbon atom~~. ~~This modification increases the drug's potency and duration~~ of ~~action~~.
			==Chemical structure and properties==
			Furfenorex is structurally similar to other amphetamines, featuring a phenethylamine core. The chemical structure of Furfenorex includes a phenyl ring, an ethyl chain, and an amine group, which are characteristic of this class of compounds. The presence of a furyl group distinguishes it from other amphetamines.

			[[File:Furfenorex.svg\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of Furfenorex]]

	==Pharmacology==		==Pharmacology==
	Furfenorex acts primarily as a [[~~norepinephrine~~]]-[[~~dopamine~~]] ~~reuptake inhibitor~~, ~~meaning it increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain by preventing their reabsorption into the neurons. This results in~~ increased ~~stimulation of the central nervous system~~, ~~leading~~ to ~~the drug's stimulant effects~~.		Furfenorex acts primarily as a central nervous system stimulant. It increases the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as [[dopamine]] and [[norepinephrine]], which leads to increased alertness, concentration, and energy. These effects are similar to those of other stimulants like [[amphetamine]] and [[methamphetamine]].

	==Medical uses==		==Medical uses==
	Furfenorex was used as an ~~[[anorectic]] drug~~ in the treatment of obesity. ~~It was marketed under the brand name '''Fenopront''' in some countries~~, ~~but has since been withdrawn from the market~~ due to ~~concerns about~~ its potential for abuse and ~~addiction~~.		Furfenorex was primarily used as an appetite suppressant in the treatment of [[obesity]]. By reducing appetite, it helps individuals consume fewer calories, which can lead to weight loss. However, due to its potential for abuse and side effects, its use has been limited.

	==Side effects==		==Side effects==
	Common side effects ~~of furfenorex~~ include ~~[[insomnia]], restlessness, and~~ increased heart rate~~. More serious side effects can include [[psychosis]]~~, ~~[[cardiovascular disease]]~~, and [[dependence]].		The side effects of Furfenorex are similar to those of other stimulant drugs. Common side effects include increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, and anxiety. Long-term use can lead to dependence and other serious health issues.

	==Legal status==		==Legal status==
	Furfenorex is ~~currently classified~~ as a [[~~Schedule III~~]] ~~drug under the~~ [[~~Convention on Psychotropic Substances~~]], ~~meaning it has a potential for abuse~~ but ~~also has accepted medical uses~~.		Due to its potential for abuse and addiction, Furfenorex is controlled in many countries. It is not widely prescribed and is often subject to strict regulations.

			==Related compounds==
			Furfenorex is related to other amphetamine derivatives, such as [[amphetamine]], [[methamphetamine]], and [[phentermine]]. These compounds share similar mechanisms of action and effects but differ in their potency and legal status.

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Amphetamine]]		* [[Amphetamine]]
	* [[Phenethylamine]]
	* [[Stimulant]]		* [[Stimulant]]
			* [[Anorectic]]
			* [[Obesity treatment]]

			==Related pages==
			* [[Central nervous system]]
			* [[Neurotransmitter]]
			* [[Dopamine]]
			* [[Norepinephrine]]

	[[Category:Stimulants]]		[[Category:Stimulants]]
			[[Category:Amphetamines]]
	[[Category:Anorectics]]		[[Category:Anorectics]]
	~~[[Category:Phenethylamines]]~~

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'''Furfenorex''' is a [[stimulant]] drug that was developed in the 1960s for the treatment of [[obesity]]. It is chemically related to [[amphetamine]] and other [[psychostimulant]] drugs and has similar effects on the body, including increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and suppression of appetite.

==Chemistry==
Furfenorex is a derivative of [[phenethylamine]], a naturally occurring substance found in the human body and in many foods. It is structurally similar to amphetamine, but has a furan ring attached to the alpha carbon atom. This modification increases the drug's potency and duration of action.

==Pharmacology==
Furfenorex acts primarily as a [[norepinephrine]]-[[dopamine]] reuptake inhibitor, meaning it increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain by preventing their reabsorption into the neurons. This results in increased stimulation of the central nervous system, leading to the drug's stimulant effects.

==Medical uses==
Furfenorex was used as an [[anorectic]] drug in the treatment of obesity. It was marketed under the brand name '''Fenopront''' in some countries, but has since been withdrawn from the market due to concerns about its potential for abuse and addiction.

==Side effects==
Common side effects of furfenorex include [[insomnia]], restlessness, and increased heart rate. More serious side effects can include [[psychosis]], [[cardiovascular disease]], and [[dependence]].

==Legal status==
Furfenorex is currently classified as a [[Schedule III]] drug under the [[Convention on Psychotropic Substances]], meaning it has a potential for abuse but also has accepted medical uses.

==See also==
* [[Amphetamine]]
* [[Phenethylamine]]
* [[Stimulant]]

[[Category:Stimulants]]
[[Category:Anorectics]]
[[Category:Phenethylamines]]

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