phenylethylamine

Pharmacokinetics

• metabolized in liver to largely inactive metabolites
• metabolites excreted by the kidney

Adverse effects

• insomnia
• agitation
• nervousness
• hyperthermia
• hyperventilation
• hypertension
• convulsions

• drug adverse effects of sympathomimetic(s)

Drug interactions

• may cause false positives in immunoassays for amphetamines in urine

Mechanism of action

• enhances release of catecholamines from catechoaminergic neurons
• CNS stimulants
• appetite suppressant

More general terms

• adrenergic neuron stimulant
• amine
• aromatic compound

More specific terms

• beta-methylphenylethylamine; 2-phenylpropylamine (BMPEA)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=1001