fenethylline; amphetaminoethyltheophylline; amfetyline (Captagon, Biocapton, Fitton, INN)
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Introduction
DEA schedule 1.
Epidemiology
- most commonly used in Arab countries
- used by ISIS fighters[2]
Indications
- no FDA-approved indications
- used off label for treatment of ADHD, narcolepsy & depression
Pharmacokinetics
- metabolized to amphetamine (24%) & theophylline (14%)
Adverse effects
- does not increase blood pressure to same extent as amphetamine
Laboratory
More general terms
References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Fenethylline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenethylline
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Holley P The tiny pill fueling Syria's war and turning fighters into superhuman soldiers. The Washington Post. Nov 19, 2015 via www.MSN.com http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-tiny-pill-fueling-syria%E2%80%99s-war-and-turning-fighters-into-superhuman-soldiers/ar-BBncqGV
NCJRS Abstract: NCJ 202737 Fenethylline and the Middle East: A Brief Summary Drug Enforcement Administration. Sept 2003 https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=202737