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Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a substance from the class of phenethylamines. Further information will follow after enrichment.

Stimulanzien
Stimulanzien
α1-Adrenozeptoren
β-Adrenozeptoren

Mechanism of Action

  • Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Detailed mechanism of action

Names / Identifiers

IUPAC: (1S,2S)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenyl-propan-1-ol

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
d-Pseudoephedrine
Isoephedrine
trans-Ephedrine
d-Isoephedrine
Psi-ephedrin
Psi-ephedrine
(+)-threo-Ephedrine
d-psi-Ephedrine
Pseudoefedrina

Mechanism of Action

Pseudoephedrin wirkt hauptsächlich als Bronchodilatator und abschwellendes Mittel, indem es die α1-Adrenozeptoren stimuliert, was zu einer Vasokonstriktion der Blutgefäße in der Nasenschleimhaut führt.

Effects

Bronchodilatation
Vasokonstriktion
Abschwellung der Nasenschleimhaut
Erhöhung der Herzfrequenz
Steigerung der Wachsamkeit

Effects described from scientific sources. Individual experiences vary.

Dosage

Safety NoteIndividual variation, start at a low dose, no medical advice.

Individual sensitivity varies. Not a dosage recommendation.

Duration

Peak1-2 hours
NotesEffects may vary depending on individual metabolism.
Onset30-60 minutes
Total4-6 hours
After Effects2-4 hours

Risks & Warnings

Warnings

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Hypertension

Known Risks

  • medium
  • Kann zu erhöhtem Blutdruck, Schlaflosigkeit und Nervosität führen.

Safer Use

  • Start at a low dose.
  • Avoid polydrug use with other stimulants.

Harm reduction tips do not replace medical advice.

Known Interactions

  • MAO inhibitors
  • Antidepressants

This list is not exhaustive. Interactions can have unpredictable effects.

Legal Status

ATRezeptpflichtig
CHRezeptpflichtig
DERezeptpflichtig
USRezeptpflichtig, reguliert aufgrund von Missbrauchspotential
NotesIn vielen Ländern ist Pseudoephedrin aufgrund seines Missbrauchspotentials reguliert.

Not legal advice. Status may change.

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