Levomethamphetamine
Levomethamphetamine (also known as l-methamphetamine) is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It is the levorotary (L-) enantiomer of methamphetamine. Levomethamphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine that is used in over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant inhalers in the United States.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Levomethamphetamine crosses the blood-brain-barrier and acts as a TAAR1 agonist, functioning as a selective norepinephrine releasing agent (with few or no effects on the release of dopamine), so it affects the central nervous system, although its effects are qualitatively distinct relative to those of dextromethamphetamine.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Levomethamphetamine is used as a nasal decongestant for relief of the symptoms of nasal congestion due to the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and other respiratory allergies. It is also used to treat inner ear disorders.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of levomethamphetamine use include, but are not limited to: restlessness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia, skin pallor, anorexia, plus many others.
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