Cathine Hydrochloride
Cathine Hydrochloride is a stimulant alkaloid derived from the khat plant that acts as a sympathomimetic agent. It has been used as an appetite suppressant for weight management and as a nasal decongestant, working by promoting the release of norepinephrine to produce stimulant effects.
Cathine Hydrochloride is a plant-derived stimulant primarily used as an appetite suppressant for short-term weight management.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236860
- Generic
- Cathine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used as an anorectic/appetite suppressant for short-term weight management. Has also been used as a nasal decongestant due to its vasoconstrictive properties.
Acts as a sympathomimetic agent by stimulating release of norepinephrine from nerve terminals, producing central nervous system stimulation, decreased appetite, and increased metabolic rate.
Controlled substance in many countries due to abuse potential. May cause cardiovascular effects, insomnia, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. Use is typically restricted to short-term treatment under medical supervision.
Official drug label
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