Levomethamphetamine
Levomethamphetamine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Levomethamphetamine, the L-enantiomer of methamphetamine is a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor used in some over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant inhalers in the United States.
Levomethamphetamine increases norepinephrine release resulting in increased vasocontriction.
Trade Name | Levomethamphetamine |
Generic | Levmetamfetamine |
Levmetamfetamine Other Names | Levmetamfetamine, Levomethamphetamine |
Type | |
Formula | C10H15N |
Weight | Average: 149.237 Monoisotopic: 149.120449487 |
Groups | Approved |
Therapeutic Class | |
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Available Country | |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Used over-the-counter for nasal congestion.
Levomethamphetamine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Nasal Congestion
How Levomethamphetamine works
Levomethamphetamine crosses the blood-brain-barrier and acts as a TAAR1 agonist,[3] functioning as a selective norepinephrine releasing agent in the central nervous system,
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Half Life
The elimination half-life of levomethamphetamine is between 13.3 and 15 hours.
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