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DB09571ApprovedSmall molecule
Levomethamphetamine, the L-enantiomer of methamphetamine is a sympathomimetic vasoconstrictor used in some over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant inhalers in the United States.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Levomethamphetamine crosses the blood-brain-barrier and acts as a TAAR1 agonist, functioning as a selective norepinephrine releasing agent in the central nervous system,
- Primary indication
- Used over-the-counter for nasal congestion.Curator reviewed · 1 structured indication
- Formula / weight
- C10H15N · 149.237 g/mol (avg)
- Also known as
- Levomethamphetamine
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
MYWUZJCMWCOHBA-SECBINFHSA-NSMILESCN[C@H](C)CC1=CC=CC=C1What you can answer from here — as of September 28, 2021
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