P-hydroxyamphetamine

P-hydroxyamphetamine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

P-hydroxyamphetamine is a derivative of amphetamines. P-hydroxyamphetamine is intended mainly as local eye drops for diagnostic purposes. It is indirect sympathomimetic agent which cause dilation of the eye pupil before diagnostic test. Among the minor side effects from its use are: change in color vision, difficulty seeing at night, dry mouth, headache, increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight, muscle stiffness or tightness and temporary stinging in the eyes.The main use of hydroxyamphetamines as eye drops is the diagnosis of Horner's syndrome which is characterized by nerve lesions.

Table Of contents

• P-hydroxyamphetamine
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	P-hydroxyamphetamine
Generic	Hydroxyamphetamine
Hydroxyamphetamine Other Names	4-hydroxyamphetamine, dl-p-hydroxyamphetamine, Hydroxyamphetamine, p-hydroxyamphetamine
Type
Formula	C9H13NO
Weight	Average: 151.2056 Monoisotopic: 151.099714043
Protein binding	Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).
Groups	Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

P-hydroxyamphetamine is an indirectly acting sympathomimetic agent producing mydriasis for diagnostic purposes.

Mydriatic agent (eye pupil dilatation) for diagnosis of ophthalmic nerve lesions.

P-hydroxyamphetamine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Induction of Mydriasis

How P-hydroxyamphetamine works

P-hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide is an indirect acting sympathomimetic agent which causes the release of norepinephrine from adrenergic nerve terminals, resulting in mydriasis.

Toxicity

No data available.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).

Elimination Route

Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).

Clearance

Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).

Elimination Route

Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).

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