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Status:
US Approved Rx (2008)
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Phentermine is an amphetamine that stimulates neurons to release or maintain high levels of a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines; these include dopamine and norepinephrine. High levels of these catecholamines tend to suppre...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1976)
First marketed in 1937

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Amphetamine is also prescribed in enantiopure and prodrug form as dextroamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine respectively. Lisdexamfetamine is structurally different from amphetamine, and is inactive until it metabolizes into dextroamphetamine. Dextroamp...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First marketed in 1860

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cocaine is an alkaloid ester extracted from the leaves of plants including coca. Cocaine is a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor and is clinically used for that purpose, particularly in the eye, ear, nose, and throat. It also has powerful central ...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic drug. Pseudoephedrine acts as an adrenomimetic and inhibitor of monoamine transporters. Ephedra sinica, a species of ephedra (ma huang), contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Ephedra has been found to stimulate ...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)), a synthetic, psychoactive drug also known as ecstasy that was used as a recreational drug. This drug acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic and exerts its effects in the b...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Indatraline (Lu 19-005) is a non-selective monoamine transporter inhibitor that has been shown to block the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin with effects similar to those of cocaine. In vivo, indatraline produced behavioral effects...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

(R)-Norfluoxetine is a pharmacologically active metabolite of Fluoxetine that is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. (R)-Norfluoxetine was being investigated by Eli Lilly and Company for treatment pain and drug abuse, but future development was...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Conditions:

Talopram (Lu 3-010) is a selective inhibitor norepinephrine transporter belonging to the antidepressants of the thymoleptic group.
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Oxidopamine (6-Hydroxydopamine) is an antagonist of the neurotransmitter dopamine with potential antineoplastic activity. 6-Hydroxydopamine (6-HOD) can be taken up by selective adrenergic terminals, thereby causing acute degeneration of adrenergic te...