CNS Stimulants Flashcards
What are the two Methyl Xanthines?
Caffeine
Theophylline
Dexedrine contains
S-(+)-amphetamine or “Dextroamphetamine”
- a-methyl is “bold”
Adderall contains
Various amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts
- amphetamine as in R-(0)-amphetamine
- a-methyl is “hashed”
Lisdexamphetamine brand name
Vyvanse
Fenethylline brand name
Captagon
What is the b-Phenylethylamine with a di-a-methyl substitution?
Phentermine
Methamphetamine brand name, when Rx, and isomeric differences
Desoxyn - the S-isomer
- The L-isomer is actually Levmetamfetamine
- Formerly(?) in Vick’s vapor inhaler
Diethylpropion brand name
Tenuate
What is the b-Phenylethylamine that has alkoxy aromatic ring substituents?
Mescaline
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is also known as
MDMA technically, also Ecstasy or Molly
Methylphenidate brand name and isomeric differences
Ritalin (RR,SS - enantiomers)
- RR - enantiomer alone = Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
- The RR-enantiomer is the active one of the two
Atomoxetine brand name
Strattera
Modafinil brand name
Provigil
Armodafinil brand name
Nuvigil
Synthetic d-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) name, and brand name
Dronabinol (Marinol)
Caffeine structure
1,3,7-Trimethyl
Theophylline structure
1,3-Dimethyl
Dextroamphetamine structure
Amphetamine structure
Lisdexamphetamine structure
Fenethylline structure
Phentermine structure
Methamphetamine structure
Diethylpropion structure
Mescaline structure
MDMA structure
Methylenedioxy-
Methylphenidate structure
Atomoxetine structure
Modafinil structure
Armodafinil structure
Dronabinol structure
Nabilone structure
Cannabidiol structure
