phenylethylamine
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Pharmacokinetics
- metabolized in liver to largely inactive metabolites
- metabolites excreted by the kidney
Adverse effects
- insomnia
- agitation
- nervousness
- hyperthermia
- hyperventilation
- hypertension
- convulsions Test interferences:
- may cause false positives in immunoassays for amphetamines in urine
Mechanism of action
- enhances release of catecholamines from catechoaminergic neurons
- CNS stimulants
- appetite suppressant
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References
- ↑ Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995