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Cathine
  

Cathine (β-hydroxyamphetamine) is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (khat). Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances. In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance. [Wikipedia]
CategoriesAppetite Depressants
Synonyms(+)-norephedrin
(+)-Norpseudoephedrine
(1S,2R)-(+)-Norephedrine
D-Cathine
D-norephedrine
D-phenylpropanolamine
Katine
norpseudoephedrine
Pseudonorephedrine
β-hydroxyamphetamine

indication

Used to decrease appetite.

pharmacology

Closely related to ephedrine, cathinone and other amphetamines, it may contribute to the stimulant effect of Catha edulis, although another constituent, cathinone appears to show stronger activity.

absorption

The mucosa of the oral cavity is considered to be the first absorption segment, where the major proportion of the alkaloids is absorbed (mean +/- SD: 84 +/- 6% for cathine). [PMID: 12848785]

half life

5.2 +/- 3.4 hours

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