Methylsynephrin
Methylsynephrin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Methylsynephrin is used in combination with Normethadone as an antitussive. It is currently marketed in Canada by Valeant under the tradename Cophylac.
Methylsynephrin is a sympathomimetic which increases adrenergic activity .
| Trade Name | Methylsynephrin |
| Generic | Oxilofrine |
| Oxilofrine Other Names | 4-HMP, 4-hydroxyephedrine, Methyl synephrin, Methyl synephrine, Methylsympatol, Methylsynephrin, Methylsynephrine, Oxilofrine, Oxyephedrin, p-hydroxyephedrine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H15NO2 |
| Weight | Average: 181.235 Monoisotopic: 181.110278727 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Methylsynephrin is an amphetamine used to treat a cough associated with inflamed mucosa.
Used in combination with Normethadone as an antitussive .
How Methylsynephrin works
Methylsynephrin is likely helps to treat cough by stimulating α1 adrenergic receptors resulting in vasoconstriction. This would serve to reduce secretion of mucus into the airway and lessen the stimulus to cough.
Food Interaction
- Avoid alcohol. Ingesting alcohol may cause additive CNS depressive effects.
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