Levomethamphetamine: Levorotary, Methamphetamine, Sympathomimetic, Vasoconstrictor, Decongestant, Sympathetic nervous system, Central nervous system, Hypertension - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 6134292974 ISBN 13: 9786134292979

Verlag: Alphascript Publishing, 2011

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Levomethamphetamine, is the levorotary (R-isomer) of methamphetamine. Levomethamphetamine is a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor which is the active ingredient used in some over-the-counter nasal decongestants including Vicks Vapor Inhaler. Levomethamphetamine affects the sympathetic nervous system but has little activity in the central nervous system, so it is not thought to possess an addiction potential anywhere near that of racemic methamphetamine or dextromethamphetamine. Among its few physiological effects are the vasoconstriction that makes it useful for nasal decongestion. When used as a nasal decongestant, levomethamphetamine has potential side effects resembling those of other sympathomimetic drugs used for the same purpose; these effects include hypertension (elevated blood pressure), tachycardia (rapid heart rate), nausea, stomach cramps, dizziness, headache, and tremors.

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• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 6134292974
• ISBN 13: 9786134292979
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 92
• Herausgeber: Miller Frederic P., Vandome Agnes F., McBrewster John